Taking good care of your precious stemware is essential to getting your money’s worth. Here are a few of tips on cleaning and storage of your wine glasses.

Even though some glass manufacturers say it’s perfectly fine to wash your glasses in the dishwasher, most wine lovers prefer washing their precious and valuable wine glasses by hand. Here are a few tips to consider:

• To avoid clumsily cleaning your glasses (and possibly breaking them),  use a stemware brush with foam bristles
• Use only a small amount of soap where it’s needed: the bottom of the glass and the rim
• Use a microfiber cloth to dry the wine glasses after rinsing them thoroughly with water
• Store glasses in a stemware rack if available.

Tip: Red wine may stain your glass, so if you’re not up for washing them directly after use (having too much fun at the party), rinse them. You can give them a good clean later.