Do’s And Don’ts Of Crockery Care
Don’ts
Don’t use abrasive cleaners
Ever wondered why your crockery is left lusterless even after you use the most expensive washing liquid? It’s not in your liquid; it’s your scrubber. Don’t rub your crockery with metal scrubbers and washing brushes as they may leave scratches on the surface. All you need to do is run it under lukewarm water and use your fingertips to rub off any stubborn stains. My take – soak your crockery in soapy water for half an hour before washing.
Don’t mix storage
I love to have as many storage spaces, mini closets and push out drawers in my kitchen as possible. Do you? Keep separate storage space for your crockery. Don’t store your spanking new plates and serving bowls with your regular metal, ceramic, glass or steel utensils. You surely don’t want your pieces of art to bang with your regular guys and get scarred.
Don’t use the microwave
A lot of modern crockery ware is beautifully laced with gold, silver or metallic trims. And sometimes, there is no dishwasher or microwave safe information given at the back. But as they say, it is better to be safe than sorry – avoid placing this crockery in a microwave. Nothing will happen, but from my experience, your trims will start wearing off after two or three uses. You know what happens next – the crockery starts looking ugly!
Don’t wash with other utensils
Last but not the least, whilst washing crockery in a sink, I don’t leave other utensils on the base. Imagine what would happen if your china plate slips from your hands due to soapy water- it will clash with other utensils and break into a thousand pieces. I recommend placing a towel on the base, so that even if something slips, it is unlikely to break.
Is it worth taking so much care of a crockery set? I hit rock bottom when I am tired and see tons of dirty dishes in the sink. All the pain and effort is worthwhile when my favorite crockery set radiates sheer beauty and attracts special attention on the dinner table, just like it should.
