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Rust may be scoured with fine
steel wool or scouring powder but re-seasoning of the utensil
will be necessary.
Cleaning China, Crystal,
Glassware
To reduce chipping and breakage:
Prepare for washing of glassware by having a rubber pad or folded
heavy towel in the bottom of the sink or use a plastic dishpan.
If a divided sink is used, have
a rubber cover over ridge between both sinks. Never overload
sink with glassware. Use mild hand dishwashing liquid detergent,
and do not use more than needed to avoid excessive suds.
Hold stemware by the bowl not
the stem. With soft cloth under the water, wipe he interior and
exterior of the glassware. Rinse in pan of hot clear water, or
in second sink of hot water. Allow glass to drain on rack or
towel-padded surface. If thoroughly rinsed, they can air dry
without dripmarks.
Appearance may be improved or
polished if glassware is dried with clean dry lintless cloth.
If by chance there is food dried
on surface which does not soak off in washing, never use a metal
knife, steel wool scouring pad, or an abrasive cleanser on glass.
The least abrasive item in the kitchen suitable for use on glassware
is baking soda.
Dishwasher - Cleaning
The interior is self-cleaning.
If a stain does occur, clean with dishwasher detergent and water,
wearing rubber gloves to protect hands from very alkaline detergent.
A heavy film buildup from hard water minerals may be removed
by adding vinegar or citric acid crystals (buy at drugstore)
to dishwasher without any dishes in it, after it fills with water
at start of first cycle. Do this only if appliance manual suggests
this is OK, and if the buildup bothers the owner (as it does
no harm). However, very hard water can deposit mineral film on
dishes, glasses, and flatware, and on dishwasher pump and moving
parts; it is wise if water if very hard to install a water softener
before installing a dishwasher.
If iron in water causes rust
stains inside dishwasher, buy a commercial soluble rust remover
(grocery or hardware), checking label to be sure it can be used
to dishwasher. Start empty dishwasher on rinse cycle. As it fills,
open and add 1/2 cup rust remover. Let dishwasher complete cycle.
If iron problem continues so that another treatment is required,
better to install an iron filter in water system to remove iron
as this will affect dishes, laundry, and all fixtures.
Earthenware, Pottery - Care
and Cleaning
Care
Earthenware or pottery is made
from baked clay, but does not have as smooth and glassy a surface
as china. It conducts heat slowly and evenly, and holds heat
well. Glazes may be damaged by sudden temperature changes. It
can be damaged by abrasives, and cracked or broken by hard blows.
Cleaning
Modern commercial dinnerware,
with the glaze applied over the decorations, can be washed in
the dishwasher.
For hand made pottery, check with the maker to find out if it
can be washed in the dishwasher. Never use scouring powders or
harsh scourers as they will damage the glaze; if food does not
come off after a brief soak, a plastic mesh pad may be used.
Remove tea stains in cups with a solution of 2 tablespoons chlorine
bleach per quart of water; soak 1-2 minutes; rinse promptly. |
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