How to Clean and Maintain Ceramic Tableware

Ceramic tableware is a must-have household item that is beautiful and durable. However, the right way of maintenance and cleaning can not only extend its service life, but also maintain its luster and quality. In this article, we will introduce in detail how to clean and maintain, storage and daily use of ceramic dinnerware, hope to help your life!

Cleaning Ceramic Tableware

Daily Cleaning

After daily use of ceramic tableware, we should be timely cleaned to prevent the food residue dry difficult to clean. This time we can use warm water with neutral detergent (such as detergent) cleaning, which can effectively remove oil and food residues, try to avoid the use of steel wire balls or hard brush, to prevent scratching the surface of the tableware to affect the beauty. Detergent should also be fully rinsed, otherwise, residual chemicals in the next use of ceramic dinnerware time to take over the impact on personal health.

Removing Stubborn Stains

Ceramic tableware the residue of stubborn stains can not be cleaned, we can clean it by the following methods:

1. White vinegar soaking method: dilute white vinegar with water in a ratio of 1:3, soak for 10 to 15 minutes and then scrub;
2. baking soda stain removal method: the right amount of water and baking soda into a paste, evenly coated in the stain, let it sit for a few minutes after the sponge wipe;
3. lemon juice + salt: acidic lemon juice with fine salt can also remove stubborn stains.

Removing Tea and Coffee Stains

If you use a ceramic cup to hold tea or coffee for a long time, it is easy to leave difficult to remove the stains, then we can also:

1. Toothpaste cleaning: in the dishes on the inside of the wall smeared with an appropriate amount of toothpaste, wipe with a sponge or cloth and then rinse clean;
2. vinegar + baking soda: first soaked in vinegar for 5 minutes, then sprinkled with baking soda brushing, can effectively remove tea stains.

Maintaining Ceramic Tableware

Ceramic tableware also has corresponding requirements in terms of maintenance:

Correct storage

Can be arranged in layers to avoid direct stacking of ceramic dishes, can be placed in the middle of the paper towels or soft cushions to reduce friction damage. In the storage into the cabinet should avoid placing heavy objects, so as not to drop the tableware damage. Pick up and put down should be gently, to avoid collision caused by cracks or damage.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Ceramic dinnerware, although heat-resistant, but the rapid cold and heat can easily lead to cracking, so you should avoid directly from the refrigerator after pouring hot water, and do not just heat the ceramic tableware directly into the cold water.

Pay attention to the way of use

In the use of ceramic dinnerware, try to avoid the use of metal knives and forks directly scrape the surface, to prevent leaving scratches. And most ceramic tableware can not be used for cooking directly on the open flame, to avoid cracking.

Choosing High-Quality Ceramic Tableware

If you want to extend the service life of ceramic plates and bowls, choose good quality ceramic tableware is necessary. Quality ceramic tableware is not only beautiful, but also more durable, in the purchase should pay attention to the following three points:

1. uniform glaze and no bubbles or cracks in the ceramic tableware of better quality, try to choose the products tested to avoid the presence of lead, cadmium and other harmful substances;
2. Although ceramic is not easy to absorb water, but if soaked in water for a long time, may affect the glaze quality, and even cracks;
3. Once the ceramic dinnerware is cracked, it may harbor bacteria and affect the safety of use. If the cracks are found to be serious, it is recommended to replace them.

Special Maintenance for Different Types of Ceramic Tableware

1. Hand-painted ceramics
   Avoid prolonged immersion, to avoid fading of hand-painted patterns, it is best to avoid using a dishwasher to clean, it is recommended to use a mild detergent hand wash.
2. Underglaze ceramics
   The underglaze ceramic pattern is located under the glaze layer, more durable, but still needs to avoid hard objects scratching.
3. Vintage or Crackle Glaze Ceramics
   Certain retro-style ceramic tableware is intentionally made with the effect of crackle glaze, but these cracks may adsorb stains, need special attention to cleaning, and can be regularly cleaned with baking soda.

Proper use of ceramic dinnerware by everyone will not only keep it beautiful and extend its life but also give us more peace of mind. This guide is shared here, if you encounter any problems you can leave a comment so that we can make answers！

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