Product Description

It just got easier to clean your valuable decanters and thermos flasks with metallic mini pellets from Riedel. These tiny stainless steel pellets remove all dirt, residue, sediment and stains from inside the decanter. Just fill the vessel half way up with water, add the pellets, and swish it around for about two minutes. That???s it. When you???re done, carefully empty the contents into a mesh strainer, rinse the pellets, dry them, and use them again and again. Not for consumption.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1763 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Riedel
• Model: 10-05
• Dimensions: 1.50" h x 1.75" w x 1.75" l, .10 pounds

Features

• Bottle cleaner beads by Riedel
• Crafted of smooth, corrosion-resistant stainless steel
• Swirl beads in water to gently clean hard-to-reach places
• Perfect as an add-on gift with glassware and decanters
• Packaged in a handsome black container with lid; wash by hand

Amazon.com Review
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most innovative, and Riedel's bottle cleaner beads are a case in point. These small, smooth stainless steel balls submerge in water where they sink to the bottle's hard-to-reach corners and bottom. When the bottle is gently agitated, the balls create fiction against the hard surfaces, knocking off unwanted residue and providing an even, streak-free cleaning. No more risking cutting hands or accidental breaks! These beads work perfectly in narrow-necked bottles, vases, or any irregularly shaped glass piece. When not in use, they store in a handsome and convenient black plastic jar with a screw-off lid and the words "Bottle Cleaner" in crisp, white lettering. This handy item makes a great add-on gift with glassware and decanters. --Kara Karll

Customer Reviews

Small, but effective
The product description says the beads are small, but they're truly tiny -- the entire set of beads, in the case, will fit inside your espresso cup. I was skeptical that they would succeed in removing an iced tea stain from a recycled green glass bottle.

But, as other reviewers say, the beads were up to the task, solving the problem with 5 minutes of on- and off- swirling. I'm very impressed. Unfortunately, I lost probably 5 of the beads in the first use, since they're prone to bouncing and too small to catch. This is a great tool, if you can keep track of the set.

Cheaper Idea
The same task can very well be accomplished with rice. Yes, rice. Cheap, disposable, and you will never care if you lose the grains in the process. Plus, you will not have to drain, rinse and store the beads =)
Old trick.

great way to clean a small necked decanter
I purchased this with a riedel lyra decanter which has a very small opening and large bulb which would be very difficult to clean otherwise.