CRYSTAL!

I recently bought crystal glasses that have 24% lead in them.

Being the highly logical being that I am,

I concluded that if a big lifestyle store is selling them, they're good to use!

& the same highly logical character trait made me come back home & ponder,

what if that 24% lead is poisonous?! What if........

So I did a bit of reading, & here are my personal conclusions,

based on a little reading, & a lot of instinct!

I don't have to keep stating that I'm logical, by now it is established!!!

Are lead crystal glasses okay to use?

1)To serve beverages in?

Yes, preferrably for that special dinner though!!

2) To store beverages in?

No!

3) Before using for first time do they require special cleaning?

Yes, soak crystal ware in vinegar for 24 hours,

& rinse well with mild detergant (Prill liquid, anyone?!), before using them!

4) Anything special on this topic for me?

All glassware, especially decorative glassware, are likely to contain lead,

so stick to using for special times only!!

Also going forward I'll try purchasing the ones that state they're non-lead crystal ware!

5) How do I clean my crystal?

Pour luke warm water, some vinegar, fistful of uncooked rice, & some mild detergant!

Wash with a bottle brush, for 2 to 3 min.

Rinse with warm water, & towel dry, muslin cloth preferred.

Air drying will lead to deposits forming on the glass apparently!!

6) How do I justify my using them at all?

The cold drink being served in them is probably more poisonous!

7) Two type of people, I'll never offer a crystal glass drink to...

Expecting women & children below 7 yrs.

All this so that next time I take out my glasses,

all I have to do is, come here for my

GYAN!!!