Tip: Mason Jar Lights Get Cloudy.

Since hanging the mason jar lights over a year ago...

The aqua glass had become cloudy.   

They'd taken on a milky cloud that was thick and powdery. 
Which dimmed the light they gave out.  Kind of like they'd been sitting in hard water. 
But really, they'd just been near a light bulb.  I was skeptical on how well they'd clean up.  

Cloudy is not cool.

I hate troubleshooting maintenance crap like this. 

(But at the same time I love it.)

I guess I hate when there's a problem, but I like finding the solution. 

I'm a complex girl. 

Thank goodness, the solution was easy. 

I soaked them in Dawn Dish Washing Liquid.

The built up film was actually pretty thick and took some scratching off with my fingernail.

But when I soaked it instead, it came right off.

So now, going forward I'll know every few months to wash the jars to clear them. 

Clear is better! 

(for picture taking purposes I took out the lightbulb.)

I hope this helps with your own mason jar lights.

xo jeanne