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CARING FOR YOUR RIEDEL CRYSTAL

• All RIEDEL glasses are dishwasher safe!
• Riedel exclusively recommends Miele dishwashers; laboratory testing has shown that Riedel glasses have an estimated lifespan of 1,500 washing cycles when washed properly in a Miele dishwasher. This is the statistical equivalent of the average number of washes during a 20 year timeframe.
• To avoid scratches: Avoid glass contact with other glass or metal. If available use a stemware rack.
• To avoid stains: Use soft water (low mineral content).
• To remove stains: Use white vinegar.
• If washing by hand, wash the glass under warm water (use detergent and rinse the glass carefully).
• Wash cleaning towels at boiling temperature (to kill bacteria) with odorless soap.
• Never use linen softener, when rinsing your cleaning towels (to avoid grease film on surface).
• To polish the glass: Use two towels, never hold the glass by the base to polish the bowl as the stem could snap due to mishandling.
• Avoid storing glasses in kitchen cabinets next to items with a strong odor, as this can taint the glass and have an effect on the wines aroma.