How to Clean Anchor Hocking Presscut Glassware

I am an Anchor Hocking cut glass collector. The pieces of Anchor Hocking I have are from their presscut collection. As you can see from the picture, there are several cuts from the stars and swirls on these pieces.

Once the dust and grime from our gas heating system sets in, they can be hard to clean. I have found a way to remove the dust and grime from them without causing damage to them.

If you live in a home that has gas heating, you can understand what I am talking about. The gas heating in a home no matter how often you clean can attach itself to items in your home and seem like it's an attractant for dust. This seems especially true when items are placed around the vents in the home.

I have tried the cleaning method I am sharing on other clear glass items like measuring cups, baking dishes, and clear glasses that we use everyday when they become stained from water and tea. It works well on removing those stains.

Cleaning the Anchor Hocking Presscut Glassware

Step One: Soaking the Anchor Hocking Presscut Glassware

Fill the sink at least half full of hot water so it covers the presscut pieces. Gently add the glassware to the sink. Drop in two to three denture cleaning tablets. Let the tablets completely dissolve and let the glassware soak for at least half an hour.

Step Two: Cleaning the Anchor Hocking Presscut Glassware

Now that the glassware has soaked for half an hour, use a soft cloth and wipe the glassware down to remove more of the dirt and grime from the grooves. The denture tablets and hot water will have loosened the grime enough for it to wipe away fairly easily.

Step Three: Washing the Anchor Hocking Presscut Glassware

Once I have remove the dust and grime from the glassware using the two previous steps, I drain the sink. I wash the sink out to get rid of any residue from the soaking.

I refill the sink with warm water and Dawn dish soap to wash the glassware. I wash all the glassware by hand and dry them with a towel so they don't have water spots. I do this because they won't clank around in the dishwasher and become broken or chipped.