Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

My wife has a Waterford crystal vase in which we keep cut flowers in a
solution of water and the little packets of 'keep fresh' stuff the grocer
includes with the flowers. The vase has developed an inch wide band of rough
feeling, hazy crystal at the water line. I've tried scrubbing, soaking with
vinegar, and soaking for several hours with CLR - all with no discernable
improvement.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

JustDave

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

Try a 1/4 cup of Bleach, then fill the remainder with warm water, and
let sit for 15 minutes.
This might do the trick. Mark

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

"JustDave" wrote in message
.. .
My wife has a Waterford crystal vase in which we keep cut flowers in a
solution of water and the little packets of 'keep fresh' stuff the grocer
includes with the flowers. The vase has developed an inch wide band of
rough feeling, hazy crystal at the water line. I've tried scrubbing,
soaking with vinegar, and soaking for several hours with CLR - all with no
discernable improvement.

There are some lead-crystal cleaning tips at this website:
http://www.mrscleannw.com/tips/cleaning-glass.html Some chemicals will
permanently scar lead crystal, such as waterford, as it is more porous than
standard glass. Let's hope it is not etched from the tablets/powder you put
in with the flowers.

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

If it's a calcium deposit on the glass, some acid that's stronger than
vinegar should work well. Try lime-away or some commercial
lime/calcium carbonate remover and let it soak in that.
Andy

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

It sounds like the rough band is lime or a similar mineral. Vinegar is
probably the safest thing to use, but it could take several applications.
Vinegar is like soap, in that the more dirt you have, the more soap you
need. It becomes neutralized, and you have to add fresh vinegar. If that
doesn't work, then try what andy said about the Lime Away, but find out
first if it will damage the crystal. Try contacting Waterford
http://www.waterford.com/shop/article.asp?id=14

"JustDave" wrote in message
.. .
My wife has a Waterford crystal vase in which we keep cut flowers in a
solution of water and the little packets of 'keep fresh' stuff the grocer
includes with the flowers. The vase has developed an inch wide band of
rough
feeling, hazy crystal at the water line. I've tried scrubbing, soaking
with
vinegar, and soaking for several hours with CLR - all with no discernable
improvement.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

JustDave

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

Muriatic acid will clean it.I don't think it affects glass, but you
might check that out as for that type of glass.. They use that to clean
out those concrete trucks you see on the road.It doesn't affect the
paint on them but takes of spilled dried concrete. What do labs use to
clean microacope slides with? That should work..

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

Sparklekleen is what we use...but I can't find it anywhere.
Alconox from
http://www.daigger.com/catalog/product;jsessionid=0001JGV45DETBJYFZTZ5GBEQVZQ:tu5 a83sd?deptId=SE+Cleaning+Supplies&prodId=SE5402A
is a similar product. The bottom line is it is a mild detergent, with
calgon...and it makes glass shine like new.

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

"Mark D" wrote in message
...
Try a 1/4 cup of Bleach, then fill the remainder with warm water, and
let sit for 15 minutes.
This might do the trick. Mark


Thanks to all for the replies. I'll try more vinegar and some bleach
(separately, of course) this weekend when the vase is empty again.

JustDave

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

Dave--

If it's hard water (calcium) CLR, vinegar, muriatic acid will take it
oof.

Some causitc (not acidic0 condiitons can etch glass.

If the acids don't work, a glass hone/polishing compound will work.

Think drill motor with a threaded shaft & buffing wheel / rag bundle
arrangment .

Let us know how it works out.

cheers
Bob
Mark D" wrote in message

...

Try a 1/4 cup of Bleach, then fill the remainder with warm water, and
let sit for 15 minutes.
This might do the trick. Mark

Thanks to all for the replies. I'll try more vinegar and some bleach
(separately, of course) this weekend when the vase is empty again.

JustDave

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

On 20 Jan 2006 14:01:38 -0800, "BobK207" wrote:

| Dave--
|
| If it's hard water (calcium) CLR, vinegar, muriatic acid will take it
| oof.
|
| Some causitc (not acidic0 condiitons can etch glass.
|
| If the acids don't work, a glass hone/polishing compound will work.
|
| Think drill motor with a threaded shaft & buffing wheel / rag bundle
| arrangment .
|
| Let us know how it works out.
|
| cheers
| Bob
| Mark D" wrote in message
|
| ...
|
| Try a 1/4 cup of Bleach, then fill the remainder with warm water, and
| let sit for 15 minutes.
| This might do the trick. Mark
|
| Thanks to all for the replies. I'll try more vinegar and some bleach
| (separately, of course) this weekend when the vase is empty again.
|
| JustDave
|


Dear Just:

Do NOT use bleach, as it may etch the crystal glass. Do NOT put in
dishwasher for the same reason. I would not use CLR either.

Most hand-cut crystal is made of slightly softer glass to facilitate
the cutting and harsh cleaners will make it cloudy.

Here's what one expert suggests for Waterford:

"To preserve its clarity, wash the bowl with mild liquid soap and warm
(not hot) water; do not wash in dishwasher as this may permanently
etch surface of crystal. Certain water may leave a lime or mineral
deposit on the crystal; if that happens, vinegar on a soft,
nonabrasive cloth will help remove the deposit. Rinse with warm water
and polish with a lint-free cloth. Do not store upside down on its rim
or stand on its rim on a draining board. Crystal can focus sunlight
into a concentrated beam that could potentially scorch rugs or
furniture, so do not store or display in direct sunlight. --Garland
Withers

If this doesn't work and you really want the vase, I'd take it to a
specialist in cut glass for buffing and cleaning. I know of one in
Flemington, NJ, but of course I don't know where you are located.

Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

replying to JustDave, Clevergal wrote:
Wipe it with mineral lil and the haze will disappear.

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Mineral stain? on crystal vase
 

On 8/19/2017 7:14 PM, Clevergal wrote:
replying to JustDave, Clevergal wrote:
Wipe it with mineral lil and the haze will disappear.

I'd use a Binford 6100 polisher with various shaped wire wheels. Be sure to wear safety goggles or a face shield.