Glass Food Storage Containers can last for decades if looked after properly, and some Pyrex Storage Containers actually become collectors items. So here’s how to care for your Glass Storage Containers:

1. Store the containers in cupboards when not in use. You don’t really want dust, airborne cooking fat and other horrors landing on your glassware. Most storage sets contain nesting containers so they shouldn’t take too much room in your cupboards.

2. Most glass storage containers can be cleaned in dishwashers these days (but if you are using antiques, clean them by hand with washing-up liquid). The general rule of thumb is that when hand-cleaning, round bowls are easiest. With the rectangular bowls, food attaches to the corners making it difficult to dislodge outside of a dishwasher. To make cleaning easier, either by hand or in a dishwasher, soak the containers for about an hour in soapy suds before washing, and the dirt lifts off easily.

3. If you have just baked or microwaved in your glassware, allow the glass to cool before soaking it prior to washing.

4. Some consumers report that even when they’ve dropped a Pyrex bowl, it hasn’t broken, but don’t take the chance! Treat all glassware as though it is breakable. That means storing them away from children and animals (the top shelf of the kitchen is usually out of reach of the most determined child).