How Do You Protect a Glass Dining Table?

Glass is more forgiving than its reputation suggests, and this guide sets out exactly where the real risks lie. It explains that tempered glass will not stain, absorb moisture or etch from wine and citrus, but that its edges and corners concentrate stress and are genuinely vulnerable to impact from chair backs, vacuum heads and passing traffic. You will find practical everyday protection habits, from felt backed mats and coasters through to the single most useful rule of lifting rather than sliding, plus why trivets are essential given how tempered glass responds to sudden heat. There is detailed guidance on streak free cleaning with two cloths, caring for metal fittings where water collects, honest notes on fingerprints and noise in family homes, what to look for when buying, and how to assess existing scratches, chips and cloudiness....