Use Magnets To Clean Glass Vases To Cut Down On Time And Elbowgrease

There's nothing like a beautiful arrangement of flowers in a glass vase to enhance a table centerpiece or add life to a room. But when water sits stagnant for too long, the vase can become grimy. Since it's nearly impossible to get your hand into most glass vases to scrub out the curves and hard-to-reach areas, it can take repeated soakings to clean them. Magnetic glass cleaners offer a simple solution: place a magnetized scrubber in the vase and use a magnet on the exterior to move it around, leaving your glass sparkly clean.

Like getting into the nooks and crannies of vases, cleaning exterior windows has long been problematic. This is why magnetic tools are useful for easily cleaning windows. This same concept applies to things beyond windows. Whether you purchase a magnetic glass cleaner or DIY your own, the tool can be used on many types of glass, including windows, cups, and vases.

To start, you'll need to purchase a set of magnetic glass cleaners that are sized to fit in vases, or DIY your own. To make your own, cut a sponge into two pieces that fit the curvature of your vase. Next, cut a slit in each sponge and insert a disc magnet. You now have a simple magnetic cleaner for glass vases.

To use the magnetic vase cleaner, dip your sponges in soap and water, or use this DIY glass cleaner that never leaves a streak. Insert one sponge into the vase, and place the other on the outside in the same spot. When you move the exterior magnet, the interior sponge should move as well, allowing you to scrub hard-to-reach areas. When you're finished cleaning, rinse the vase with fresh water and let it air dry. Once the vase is clean, you'll be ready to decorate your home with flowers and create beautiful floral arrangements that aren't overshadowed by a grubby vase.