The secret to longevity of ceramic tableware - 10 practical tips make usage more secure

The texture of ceramic tableware can always give the table a unique sense of ceremony.  However, problems such as enamel scratches, edge gaps, and tea stain penetration 

often make people uncomfortable for this "delicate" tableware. In fact, as long as using with scientific habits, the life of ceramic tableware can be lasted for doubled time!  

Here are 10 practical tips from ceramicists for correctly using your ceramic tableware wholesale in China.

1.How to correctly start the using of new tableware: boiled in salt water to let out the hidden cracks.‌

Even for ceramic tableware advertised as lead-free, it is recommended to boil ‌ in lightly salted water for 10 minutes before first using.  The high temperature can dissolve the 

remaining kiln ash, meanwhile, by the hot expansion and cold contraction test we will know whether the tableware has hidden subtle cracks.  If obvious cracks appear after 

cooking, it indicates that the structure of the billet is unstable, and it is not recommended for long-term use.. ‌

2.Alternating between hot and cold is No.1 killer, the temperature difference for using must be within 80℃‌. ‌

Ceramics have poor thermal conductivity, and if the refrigerated salad bowl is directly poured into the hot soup, it is easy to burst when the temperature difference exceeds 

80 ° C. The correct way is: ‌ first inject a small amount of warm water and shake to preheat ‌, and then gradually add high temperature liquid. Tableware with metal edges need 

to be more cautious, and the difference in the expansion coefficient of metal and ceramic will exacerbate the risk. ‌

3.Glaze maintenance: Keep away from steel balls and strong acid cleaners‌.

The glaze is like the ceramic "skin", and scrubbing with a steel ball will leave permanent scratches. To deal with stubborn tea stains or oil stains, please remember below tips:

‌-put in warm water with baking soda: Let stand for 2 hours, and then sponge gently

‌-hydrogen oxide (hydrogen peroxide) spot coating: local treatment for colored stains

-Avoid using chlorine bleach to prevent glaze from yellowing..

4.Use the right way to fix broken one: coffee grounds fill the gap to prevent cutting hands.

Small gaps can be polished with fine sandpaper, if you want to fix it better, you can adjust ‌coffee grounds with edible grade epoxy glue ‌to fill the gap.  The grainy feel of coffee 

grounds can simulate the texture of coarse pottery, put it to dry, after 48 hours you can re-use the ceramic normally.

Ceramic tableware manufactured in Chinese factory carries the story of earth and fire, by treating them carefully, it will bring you a sense of ritual even in daily meals.  How old is your ceramic tableware at 

home? Welcome to share your experience!