How to Clean White Film from a Flower Vase

Earlene asked: “How do I remove the white film that comes in flower vases after repeated use? I also get this in my glass coffee pot.”

Nothing is more aggravating than having a special vase ruined because of that white film that builds up from use. This film is caused from minerals in the water and is easy to remove. Most vases do not have sufficient openings for scrubbing this film out by hand, so it requires a cleaner that can get down to the bottom and remove the film on its own. Here are two methods you can use to get your vase looking new again.

Cleaning your Vase with Vinegar

You Will Need:

Water
White distilled vinegar
Rice or sand
Mild soap
Bottle scrubber (available in the baby section at any store)

Steps to Remove the Film:

Start by filling the vase with distilled white vinegar so that it covers the filmed area. If the vase is large, you can use a mixture of vinegar and water.
Allow the vinegar to set for a couple of hours.
Swish the water around to see how much of the film has been loosened.
If the film layer is thick and not coming loose, add a scoopful of rice or sand (be careful with sand as it may scratch the interior of the glass).
Cover and shake the container. The rice/sand will act as scrubbers to loosen tough layers.
Use the bottle scrubber to remove any remaining film from the interior of the vase.
Remove the vinegar and contents from the vase.
Wash with a mild soap to clean.
Dry completely.

Cleaning Your Vase with Denture Tablets

Denture tablets aid in the removal of mineral deposits often found inside of flower vases.

You Will Need:

Water
Denture tablets such as Polident
Mild soap

Steps to Clean the Vase:

Start by filling the vase with water.
Drop in a denture tablet. Use two tablets for larger vases.
Allow it to set and work overnight. The denture tablets will remove all of the stuck-on minerals with virtually no effort from you.
The next day, agitate the container gently to ensure all of the deposits have come loose from the sides.
Remove the liquid from the inside.
Wash with mild soap and water.
Dry completely.

Additional Tips and Ideas

These mineral deposits are similar to those often found inside of coffee pots. The same removal techniques can be applied to coffee pots and tea kettles.

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