Before
and After
I'm not sure you can truly tell the difference in the photos but this vase was considerable filmy on the inside even after going through the dishwasher. I read somewhere that using Alka-Seltzer (or Polident, I think) would remove the film and it did! I disolved both tablets in hot tap water and let it sit for a few minutes. Worked like a charm....
The last of the daffodils in the garden stand up beautifully in the vase thanks to another tip. Securing the flowers with an elastic fastened around the tops of the stems, just under the flowers and again at the bottom, helps to support the otherwise floppy daffodil stems.
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What a great tip. I have some vases in serious need of cleaning. Your flowers are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the tip...I will give it a try!
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Linda
Great tips! AND I intend to use them! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very helpful hint for me! We have extreemly hard water even with a water softner. Our well is dug through 450 feet of limestone. So I am always throwing out glasses because our daily use ones get so cloudy.
ReplyDeleteI am going right out today and getting some Alka Seltzer.
Thanks you so much for this great tip.
Yvonne
Thank you for the tip!!! I have a beautiful vase that I thought was ruined...I'm going to try this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tip!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo great tips! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this great tip! I have a mug that I got when I was in Germany that has got that film on the inside of it, from use over forty years... I can't wait to try out your tip! Thanks again!
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~Lynn
what a great tip!!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing! xoxo
Mini B.
Great tip, thanks! Hmmm, I wonder if putting an Alka-Seltzer in the dishwasher would work. Something to think about (or try!).
ReplyDeleteGet outta town, that was an amazing tip...I knew about the rubber band and the daffodils, but Alka Selzer was news to me. Anyway, I'm your newest follower from the Wednesday blog hop.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blog and a great tip on cleaning your vases! We hope you have enjoyed our "Welcome Wednesday". Thanks for sharing it with us!!
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Wow, I can really tell the difference. Great tip, thank you!
ReplyDeleteMajor difference in the AFTER shot. Thanks for the tip on the Alka Seltzer. I have some dingy vases I need to try this on.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! I've never heard of using this but I'll add it to my list to try!!
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