To get your glasses "beer glass clean," follow these steps: Mix 2 tsp. of baking soda, ½ tsp. of salt, and 4 tsp. of water in a bowl to make a paste. It should have a consistency a little thinner than toothpaste. Use more baking soda if you need to thicken it up, or add water to make it thinner. Coat the inside of the glass with the paste.

Use a clean, dedicated, soft-bristled brush under fresh water to clean off the sides. Use an oil-free detergent on the glassware and allow to air-dry. A spritz of fresh water before pouring your beer, or other carbonated beverage, from a glass rinser (or just the tap) clears out any fresh particles that might have landed.

Hand wash your beer glasses, avoid using a dishwasher. Use bicarbonate of soda rather than washing up liquid (which can leave a soapy residue), and find a brush that can reach the bottom of the glass. Leave to air dry rather than using a teatowel. Make sure that glass is room temperature before using.

First, give your glasses a wipe inside and out with a clean sponge, to remove any visible dirt. Then leave your glasses to soak in some hot water to sterilise them. While your glasses soak, make a paste of three parts bicarbonate of soda to one part of salt, and a little water.