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Siesta Ware Outrigger Tiki Glasses

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KG
Kahiki Guy posted on 12/15/2015

Greetings all! I've recently acquired a set of the Siesta Ware Hi Ball glasses (finally), and the wood is in pretty good shape (doesn't look "dry" and only a slight crack in one and a seam separation on another) and I'd like to keep it that way. I was looking around the forums and didn't see any posts about the care/upkeep of these vintage tiki finds, so I was hoping that a few of you could offer some sage advice, other than the obvious "Don't put them in the dishwasher". Is there any sort of wood treatment you should apply? Should they just be rinsed with cold water? Etc...

Mahalo!

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hiltiki posted on 12/15/2015

Hi Kahiki Guy, I have a few sets of these glasses that I have never used, just like the way they look. I went to take a picture and I notice the back of one set had the instructions how to take care of them. So here you go :)

KG
Kahiki Guy posted on 12/15/2015

Thanks for the tip Hiltiki! I'll have to be super careful and selective about their use I guess. Looks like a nice collection. Thanks for sharing pics of it.

Mahalo!

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HopeChest posted on 12/15/2015

Yeah, I always handwashed mine and dried them immediately. I love those and the mugs with handles.

KG
Kahiki Guy posted on 12/15/2015

Sounds like that's the consensus so far for care...I didn't know if there was a little trick, like using some sort of wood treatment like murphy's oil soap or beeswax or something to keep the wood from drying out.

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nui 'umi 'umi posted on 12/15/2015

[i]On 2015-12-15 10:34, hiltiki

Hi Hilda, Luv the stuff you collect! Izzat a timer in the green pitcher picture?

[ Edited by: nui 'umi 'umi 2015-12-15 12:55 ]

UT
uncle trav posted on 12/15/2015

On 2015-12-15 11:41, Kahiki Guy wrote:
Sounds like that's the consensus so far for care...I didn't know if there was a little trick, like using some sort of wood treatment like murphy's oil soap or beeswax or something to keep the wood from drying out.

You could try a light amount of mineral oil. Let it stay on for a few minutes and then buff with a soft cloth. Mineral oil is cheap and food safe. I use it on my cutting boards.

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hiltiki posted on 12/16/2015

David, yes the green pitcher is a timer.

ATP
Atomic Tiki Punk posted on 12/16/2015

Hand wash is fine with dish soap, just don't let them soak
just wash & rinse, then dry immediately.

KG
Kahiki Guy posted on 12/16/2015

Thanks everyone. I do think I'll give the mineral oil a try. And follow up with washing and drying immediately. Probably won't use them very often. Guess they should be displayed more than used, like some of my other vintage mugs.

Cheers everyone!

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