Cleaning vases

Any ideas of how to clean a decanter which is usually used for Sloe Gin ? I've tried little brass balls sold for the job and the rice/sand methods but nothing seems to work. I'm thinking that bleach may leave a taste but will steradent work and be ok ?

Dishwasher depending on what theyre made of a size of neck

I've always used the tablets that you buy for sterilizing babies bottles one tablet left in overnight gives sparkling results.

Steradent tablets? Although the bleach should work fine.

PS I tend to use quite hot water. I don't know if it makes any difference, as obviously it cools down long before the soaking time's up.

I wash mine with white vinegar in the washing up water. Makes them sparkle.
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Oh, good. I'm off to give mine an Autumn clean, too. Thanks for the tip.

Mine too.

Yes! (in fact nearly all my vases are glass)

Does the bleach work for glass vases?

I go for the bleach method, because I was told flowers last longer if there is a tiny amount of bleach in their water. After a good soak, the vases just get a quick rinse.

I once cleaned some old victorian glass bottles with a bit of sand in water just shook it up and down till they were sparkling.

A squish of washing-up liquid, a teaspoon of dry rice and a small amount of water. Then shake well. I suppose couscous or quinoa would do instead of rice.

Strongish solution of bleach left in overnight - works like magic!