1、 How to clean the interior of the decanter

1. Tool preparation before cleaning

(1) Washing solution: The washing solution for the decanter can be mixed with white and water, or it can be a denture's effervescent tablet with water, baking soda with water, or lemon juice (optional).

(2) Auxiliary granular items: Some stubborn stains require the assistance of granular items during washing, such as rice, coarse salt, crushed ice, steel small rolling balls, etc. (optional).

(3) Disinfection: The decanter can be directly disinfected with disinfectant or detergent

(4) Bottle washing brush: Bottle washing brush can help with better cleaning

2. Cleaning steps for red wine decanter

(1) Simple version

Applicable object: Standard decanter.

Cleaning method: Pour clean water into the cocktail shaker, shake it a few times, and then pour out to remove any remaining liquor. Pour in detergent and soak in water, then use a bottle brush to wash the cocktail shaker, cleaning every part as much as possible, especially the neck and bottom. Pour out the solution and rinse thoroughly with clean water

(2) Enhanced version

Applicable object: Irregular decanter.

Cleaning method: Select a suitable washing solution and pour it into the decanter. Shake the decanter so that the washing solution fully contacts the inner wall of the decanter, especially in areas with obvious alcohol stains. Add granular items and stir to clean the stubborn stains on the inner wall. Pour out the items in the container, add a small amount of disinfectant, soak in water for about 15 minutes, and then rinse with clean water (especially after using steel balls, this process cannot be omitted).

3. Cleaning sticker

(1) Do not add disinfectant until the stains are completely removed, as disinfectant can only disinfect and cannot remove the stains

(2) If the neck of the decanter is wide and short, fold the bottle brush in half and it can be easily brushed to the bottom of the bottle.

(3) Then rinse the decanter with clean water, dry the outside with a clean cloth, and place it upside down in a well ventilated area without any odor to accelerate the evaporation of internal moisture. There are also long handled towels on the market specifically designed to dry the interior of the hangover. You can dry them and hang them upside down on a shelf. Of course, you can also buy a hangover dryer directly.

(4) Some people believe that detergent or disinfectant may cause residue and affect the flavor of wine, so it is necessary to rinse thoroughly with clean water after use.

2、 Tips for Cleaning the Decanter

1. Clean with effervescent tablets

Pour clean water into the decanter, add a denture cleaning effervescent tablet, soak overnight, and rinse thoroughly with water the next day. It is recommended not to buy fragrant effervescent tablets to avoid affecting the use of the decanter in the future, as it can easily give the wine a "Wu flavor".

2. Label with lime juice or vinegar

Pour lemon juice or white vinegar into the decanter, add water to a level that leaves no traces, soak overnight, and wash with water the next day until the acidity completely disappears.

3. Using salt and blocks

If the hangover is relatively hard, you can try washing it with salt and crushed water. Sprinkle salt and crushed ice into the decanter, gently shake the decanter until the stains disappear, then rinse with clean water, and finally air dry naturally. It is important not to use excessive force

4. Using cleaning beads

First, rinse the liquor in the decanter with clean water, and then pour the cleaning beads into the decanter filled with clean water. Gently shake the decanter and let the beads rotate in the desired position for cleaning. It doesn't take a long time to clean the stains, then pour out the small beads and water, and let them dry for future use,

Wash the decanter again with clean water

5. Using rice grains and vinegar

In fact, the cleaning principle and method are the same, except for replacing the cleaning beads with rice grains to provide greater protection for the decanter. The method is also very simple. Mix rice grains, water, and white vinegar in the same proportion and pour them into a decanter. Then shake the decanter until all the wine stains are removed. Finally, rinse the decanter with clean water and let it dry naturally. After cleaning with the above method, it will be a brand new decanter again!