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Your dining table is essential to entertaining and bonding with your family over shared meals and memories. A glass tabletop is a beautiful statement piece, but it can be a little intimidating to care for, especially if you have a busy household. Here are a few tips to protect your glass table from scratches, cracks, and shattering.

What Are Some Ways for Safeguarding Your Glass Tabletop?

1. Use Placemats & Tablecloths

Silverware, dishes, and drinking glasses coming into direct contact with your table can scratch its surface. Over time, those scratches can collect dust and dirt and lead to your table looking dirty and worn. Also, placing hot dishes directly on the glass can cause heat-induced cracking. To avoid these types of damage, always use placements and coasters when dining. 

Another way to protect your table from dishes and silverware is to use a tablecloth when dining. If you enjoy the appearance of your glass dining table, you can leave the cloth off during the rest of the day. Simply cover the table with it when it's time to sit down for a meal. 

2. Clean Often With Safe Products

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The allure of a glass surface is its shine and luster. Dust, pet hair, and fingerprints can make your table look dull and lifeless. Clean your glass tabletop often, but not with just any cleaning supplies. Using products that contain ammonia or harsh acids can actually damage glass over time. 

Use a gentle, natural glass cleaner or simply dilute white vinegar with water. Using a soft non-abrasive cloth for wiping is best since paper towels and similarly textured products will scratch your table's surface.

3. Supervise Children & Pets

Young children don't understand what happens while working on different materials. While an art project or board game played on a laminate table is safe, the action on a glass surface could easily result in severe scratches, cracks, or even a shattered table. Pets, particularly cats, can scratch your table's surface by walking across it.

To prevent any accidents, supervise your children carefully around the table or have them draw or paint in a different area of the home. For cats, you can try to offer them an alternative option to your table, such as a climbing tree.

4. Avoid Heavy Items

Since regular glass isn’t as durable as solid wood, be mindful of the weight of the items you set on your glass dining table. Too many heavy pots and pans could cause the glass to shatter. If you’re concerned that your current surface isn’t up to the challenge, consider getting a thicker glass piece. You can also opt to have tempered glass, which is four times more durable than the standard material.

 

If you need to replace the glass on your current table, you can rely on The Glass Guru of Macedonia. These highly trained glass professionals provide glass replacement and repair services to residents in the southeast Cleveland, OH, area. Visit their website to browse their glass tabletop options or call (330)467-5318 for a free estimate.

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