| When you shop around for a dining table, you would in | | | | and are very sturdy and durable. If you buy a thicker |
| all probability opt for a glass dining table. The reason | | | | glass top, then it will last you longer then any other |
| behind this is that the glass table is considered as a | | | | type of dining table. |
| timeless piece. It will never go out of fashion. | | | | Some of the tips to maintain the glass table are as |
| The glass table tops are available in a variety of sizes, | | | | follows: |
| shapes and colors. Traditionally, only black glass and | | | | - Always clean the glass top with a wet sponge after |
| transparent glass tops were available. But today, a lot | | | | using the table. Clean the table with warm water and |
| of variety is available in the glass tops, such as etched | | | | soap at least once in a week. |
| glasses, where in you have design on the glass. Floral | | | | - To retain the finish of the glass, use baking soda |
| designs are very popular in etched glass tops. There is | | | | dissolved in water to clean the glass. |
| also a rising trend of colored borders in glass tops. The | | | | - To protect the glass top from scratches, use table |
| borders are colored with bold colors such as red or | | | | mats and coasters. Always keep pots, plates and |
| yellow. While these look good undoubtedly, there are | | | | cutlery items on the mats or coasters. |
| chances that the colors may wear off after some | | | | - If you want to put a center piece on the glass table, |
| time. So, it is better to opt for etched glass which looks | | | | place it on a mat. |
| elegant and can last longer. | | | | It should be noted that once the scratches are formed |
| How will you maintain the glass dining table? | | | | on the glass, it will stay permanently. Therefore, it is |
| Glass tables do not require elaborate cleaning and it is | | | | better to take extra care of the glass to protect it |
| fairly simple to maintain them. If you take a few | | | | from scratches. You can even cover the glass top |
| precautions and take care of the glass table, it will | | | | with a transparent plastic sheet to prevent scratches. |
| serve you for many years to come. Some people | | | | A little bit of care and cleaning of the glass will help to |
| avoid buying a glass dining table fearing that it may | | | | keep the glass dining table shining bright and scratch |
| break. However, glass tables are made of fiber glass | | | | free for many years to come. |