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Tips and tricks for cleaning dinnerware
Cleaning dinnerware and flatware is a necessary and important task. We'll tell you how to clean your dinnerware effectively and gently.
Effective methods for cleaning dinnerware
Water, a cloth and dish soap are normally sufficient to clean your used dinnerware. Heavy soiling or discoloration on your dinnerware can be removed with a
commercially available ceramic cooktop cleaner, which you might have at home, or with a non-scratch cleaning agent or porcelain cleaner, such as "Etolit." It may be necessary to clean your dinnerware several times or leave the cleaning agent to work for longer. Sometimes, however, it helps to soak the dinnerware in water to remove incrustations and stains. These can then be wiped off with a cloth.
Flatware, glassware and porcelain can also be cleaned in the dishwasher if they are dishwasher-safe. Depending on the degree of soiling, you may need to pre-rinse your dinnerware so that the dishwasher completely removes burnt-on food residues.
Dishwashers are an integral part of many kitchens today. Manufacturers advertise that dishwashers clean dinnerware perfectly. In many cases, this is true. However, the dishwasher is not the right choice for every type of dinnerware. Good old-fashioned hand-washing is often better, especially for fragile items. We will explain how to clean your dinnerware.
Can knives be cleaned in the dishwasher?
The dishwasher is a quick and convenient way to clean dinnerware. However, it can cause sharp knives to become blunt more quickly or damage them. Wooden handles can swell and crack in hot water. It is therefore generally recommended not to clean knives in the machine. You can find out more about this topic in this article.
Polishing flatware
How to bring back the shine to your flatware.
Stainless steel flatware or silver flatware does not always come out of the dishwasher completely clean. If stains are visible, clean your flatware again with a soft sponge and dish soap, and then dry it well. For stubborn stains, it is best to use home remedies, which will make flatware shine again. Read more here.