Why your drinking glasses smell weird and how to fix it

You've probably smelt the same weird smell in your own glasses as well and no amount of washing seems to restore them to their former glory.

What causes that, one wonders.

The smells come from a build-up of bacteria on your glasses. You can tell by a slight haze that develops in your glasses as they grow older. But mostly, the smell comes from the fact that most drinking glasses are too narrow compared to teacups, for instance, for a full, strong scrub.

Washing glasses thoroughly after soaking in salt is key Pulse

Residues from your sponge stay in the glass after washing and rinsing and drying. After some time, this causes the glasses to smell because bacteria hides in that cloudy look that the glasses have so far developed.

Keeping drinking glasses stink-free may entail a little extra effort but it’s worth it. Here is how to get the smell out:

1. Hot Water Treatment

Pour a small amount of hot water to make the glass warm, then add lukewarm water diluted with detergent. Soak for at least half an hour in a small tub, then rinse well.

If you prefer, you can use citrus peels or tea leaves at first then wash and rinse after.

2. Salt Soak

Soaking the glasses in hot water helps Pulse

Make a salt solution of about 3 tablespoons per 3 liters of water and pour it into the smelly glasses.

Salt is an effective deodoriser and steriliser which will leave your drinking glass smell-free.

Wash and well rinse afterward, to avoid the embarrassment of serving up a round of ice-cold smelly fish when the guests come around.

There’s absolutely no need for garlic-flavored water and of course, it is important to be able to enjoy a good drink at the end of a long, arduous day.