I am so grateful to all the experienced Antique Glass Collectors for the valuable knowledge they have shared with me over the years about cleaning antique glass and Antique Perfume Bottles. They have saved me from making some expensive mistakes! And their suggestions are so Simple, Yet ,They Work So Well!!!; Some of the methods they use, I Would Have Never Thaught of in a million years !!!!  I decided the other night, while cleaning some glue off of a Lalique piece I acquired, To share with you some of the methods I  have learned;  Thus Keeping up my good Karma --- or something like that !!! Anyway, I Hope Some of these techniques for cleaning Galss work as well for you as they have for me over the years.

                     Before I get into different cleaning agents, I just want to make a few suggestions. No matter what cleaning agent you choose, remember not to let any chemical sit on your glass for too long. Rinse Your Glass immediately with a mild soap ( dishwashing soap is fine) and water. Use LUKE WARM water. DON"T USE WATER THAT IS TOO HOT or TOO COLD.The glass could Shatter or Crack!!!!!Also, I suggest you Towel Dry.

Cleaning with Vinegar   A+++++++:     Most Glass Experts agree that the Cure- all -Potion, Cleanser and Elixer of Life For Glass is VINEGAR. It's Pretty safe and works Great!!! 

 SICK GLASS ---: Sick Glass is a term refering to a glass damage  characterized  by  a COAT OF FOG or FILM on Transparent or sparkling Glass. It is usually caused by Calcium Deposites left by standing water with a high mineral content.( Hard Water). The CURE is to Clean your glass With a Mix Of Vinegar and Water.

Another Cure For Sick Glass Is to Put some Denture Whitener On Your Finger and rub it on the Glass, Then Rinse. Also, Bathroom Cleansers designed to take calcium deposites off shower doors also seem to work fine. Don't Forget to Rinse.

I would suggest NOT USING a few common meathods that can eat your mineral deposites, but then continue to eat your glass!!!  I would Stay Away From Amonia and Hydrochloric Acid..NO AMONIA. NO HYDROCHLORIC ACIDS.

CLEANING GLUE, PAINT, AND OTHER  STAINS:

Ok.- This meathod is a bit more drastic  and I must say is safe in most cases. with a few exceptions:   (Do Not Use This Method On Handpainted Glass, Decorative Enamel,  or Glass that has Gems, or Beads, or is Jeweled in any way!!!!!!) Also, DON"T use the following on Silver Overlay or any metal parts!!!!!

This  is my own discovery( I Think)---- Da Dum-Drum Role Please............  The Great Safe Solvent For Hard to take off Glue, Paint and other stubborn stains? - ----NAIL POLISH REMOVER!!!!  Yes,  It's been my savior. I've Used it many times now with fantastic results. Infact, That's what I used on the Lalique Vase I said I was Cleaning Glue off of when I got the Idea to write this Guide. Just a few seconds of soaking, Then a GENTLE RUB with a very soft cotton ball or cloth---THEN RINSE IMMEDIATELY, and Towel Dry.

Although I have used nail polish remover with safe results, please use this cure with discretion and care.Don't Forget to Rinse and towel dry.-- I can't say it enough!

Of coarse, These are a few of the many methods that are out there. These are the ones that have brought me great results.

If you have any other suggestions or comment about cleaning glass please contact me through ebay. I would love to hear from you. 

Thank You,

Osisstar9

eBay Store - Pearl's House of Glass: Antique Perfume Bottles, Art Nouveau Deco 1900s, Czechoslovakian Crystal