Glassware in restaurants often looks shinier and clearer than glassware at home. It is no coincidence, this comes from the result of special care and attention given by the restaurant. The first impression given by the cleanliness and shine of these glasses is very important, because it provides a more enjoyable dining experience and adds to the positive image of the restaurant in the eyes of customers.
One of the secrets behind the crystal clearness of restaurant glassware is a thorough washing process. Restaurants typically use special glassware washing machines that can reach high temperatures and have a more effective cleaning cycle. These high temperatures help dissolve grease and food residue better, while also killing any bacteria that may be on the glass.
In addition, the use of special detergents designed to clean glass also plays an important role in keeping the glass clear and free of stains. However, if you want to get shiny and clear glasses like in restaurants, you don't have to buy special tools or detergents. There is a simple trick that can be done to change cloudy glasses to be shinier like in restaurants. This trick was once shared by chef and content creator, Vindy Lee.
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Through the TikTok account @vindyleetiktok, the woman who used to work at this restaurant admitted to using steam from an espresso machine to make the glass shinier. However, besides the coffee machine, she admitted that there is a kitchen tool that can be used. Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @vindyleetiktok on Monday (30/9), the kitchen tool in question is a teapot. So, the steam from the water boiled in the teapot is what will help make the glass clearer.
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How to use it, simply boil water in a kettle. When it boils, turn down the heat on the stove. Now, when the water boils, hot steam will appear from the end of the kettle hole. You can take a glass that has been washed clean, then point the inside directly at the hot steam coming out of the kettle. "Steam for a few seconds until full of steam," said Vindy Lee.
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Glasses exposed to hot steam will become wet and foggy. Immediately afterward, wipe the glass using a clean, dry cloth or microfiber. Now, the glass that has been steamed or evaporated will immediately be clean, shiny and clear. There are even no stains left on the surface of the glass. Since it was uploaded on September 24, this video about the trick to changing cloudy glasses has been watched more than 1 million times. Looking at the comments column, there are many netizens who provide other tricks for washing glasses to make them shinier. On the other hand, quite a few also expressed their gratitude for getting new, useful knowledge. "Thanks for the knowledge, finally I know the reason why restaurant glasses are shinier," said TikTok @mf_ammar7. "I usually use lime in the hot water so it doesn't smell musty when it's dry," said TikTok @oracion_ananta. "You can also use hot water placed in a pan, and the glasses are steamed directly together in the pan. Add lime wedges," said TikTok @masohmas.