The Luxury Kitchen Upgrade That Will Always Be Worth Buying

Tired of cleaning out your favorite non-dishwasher-safe glassware by hand? If the answer is yes, you might want to consider installing a glass rinser in your kitchen. This luxury sink-side fixture makes removing residue from coffee cups, beer glasses, and water bottles as simple a process as possible. All you need to do is flip the drinkware over, press it down around the center of the rinser, and wait a few seconds. Activating the rinser turns on a series of powerful water jets that power wash the inside of the cup or glass. Residue from coffee, smoothies, or alcoholic beverages will disappear in seconds. The wash water will then drain directly into your sink from the lip on the side of the rinser, without making a splash. This installation typically looks great alongside all sorts of other kitchen features that a designer recommends splurging on.

While glass rinsers technically aren't a strictly necessary purchase for your kitchen, they'll make doing the dishes each day much more of a breeze. Prices for this fixture start around $35, but can easily run upwards of $300, depending on brand and finish quality. Glass rinsers can also be especially handy for home bars. Jetting some water into your beer glasses just before serving, for example, can help eliminate soapy tastes and make your pours a bit smoother. There are also plenty of other ways to use a glass rinser that aren't just rinsing glasses.

Before installing a glass rinser in your home, you might want to familiarize yourself with the benefits and a few of the drawbacks that come with these devices. On the plus side, a glass rinser is a major time saver, especially if you're frequently using drinkware that has narrow openings or angled grooves that are tough to reach when washing by hand. A tall or narrow water bottle, for example, is the sort of drinkware that'll be much easier to wash with the aid of a rinser. Most rinsers are compatible with a wide variety of cups and glasses, and you'll probably find yourself using the device on a daily basis once it's installed. Another notable benefit of glass rinsers is how water-efficient they are. Their powerful jets clean out residue in seconds and prevent you from accidentally leaving the tap on for longer than necessary.

A glass rinser can sometimes be tricky to install if you don't have an open hole next to your faucet. You may need to either uninstall a soap dispenser or other similar sink accessory or drill a hole in your countertop to make room for the fixture. The initial cost of a glass rinser is also worth thinking about. Prices can vary by finish and model type, and you'll probably want to invest in a rinser that matches your faucet and hardware, since it can give your kitchen a more cohesive look. If you can't find the right color or finish, try learning how to mix metals in your home instead.