Glass

Glass is made from sand. There are various types of glass objects used on the home. Glass is an amorphous (non-crystalline) solid material which is often transparent and has widespread practical, technological, and decorative usage in things like window panes, tableware, cups e.t.c. These are:

1. Table glassware: Tumbler, jug, plates, cruet e.t.c.
2. Glass oven ware
3. Glass bottles and vases
4. Mirrors
5. Window panes, door panels, glass furniture and decorative accessories
6. CARE OF GLASS AGENTS IN THE HOME
7. Protect the wares from striking on hard objects
8. Do not pour very hot water into a cold flask nor very cold water into a hot flask
9. Glass oven ware should not be put suddenly in a hot oven. It should be allowed to warm up gradually
10. Avoid scratching the surface of glass wares with abrasive or sharp objects
11. Do not place glass tumbles inside one another. For storing or carrying so that they do not become stuck together
12. CLEANING OF GLASS WARES
13. Soak glass ware – Those used for milk or starch in cold water and those used for grease in warm water
14. Rinse thoroughly in clean water
15. Place the ware upside down on a clean board or other suitable surface to drain
16. Dry thoroughly with clean dish cloth while the ware still warm
17. Store properly
18. It is also possible to wash glass ware in the dish washer where such is available

III. CLEANING OF GLASS WINDOWS AND DOORS

Daily Cleaning

1. Remove surface dust by cleaning with a clean soft lintel cloth
2. Rub thoroughly with a second clean cloth

Weekly Cleaning

1. After dusting, wash the glass pane with soapy water and soft lintel cloth
2. Remove stubborn stains with kerosene
3. Dry with a clean, soft, dry lintels cloth
4. CLEANING OF MIRROR AND FRAMED PICTURE

Daily cleaning

1. Wipe with clean, lintless cloth to remove surface dust
2. Polish with a second cloth

Weekly cleaning

1. Wipe to remove surface dust
2. Clean the frame according to type
3. Clean mirror/ glass with a small pad or newspaper dipped in kerosene
4. Tub thoroughly with a soft dry lintless cloth
5. CLEANING OF GLASS FURNITURE
6. Clean the frame work according to type
7. Follow the procedure for cleaning glass window and door pane

Assessment.

1. How do we care for our glass agents at home?
2. What are the procedures in cleaning our glass wares?
3. What is glass?