To maintain the quality and longevity of your custom printed plate, you need to handle them with proper care and maintain it well. If you follow the proper cleaning and storage procedure, their beauty will remain for years and you'll still be able to use them for whatever event you choose; birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and even as keepsakes.
Cleaning Instructions
These are the processes you need to follow when cleaning your plates so that you can use them for a long time. If you follow these methods when cleaning your plate, there'll be almost no chance of your plate getting damaged but washing these plates through the normal washing routine will lead you to having a set of damaged plates.
Material-Specific Guidelines: When cleaning your plates, you need to know what material it's made of as different materials require different cleaning processes. Following the right cleaning process for your plate based on the material will ensure that the plate will remain functional while still staying beautiful for a long time.
| Material | Cleaning Method | Special Care |
| Hand-painted | Lukewarm water, mild soap | Gentle hand washing only |
| Bone China | Warm water, soft cloth | Avoid sudden temperature changes |
| Melamine | Mild detergent soak | No bleach based chemicals |
Hand painted and bone china plates are particularly delicate and should be cleaned carefully so there'll be no damage to the design. Avoid exposing these materials to abrasive cleaners and high temperatures as this can make them crack or fade. Melamine plates should also be cleaned with non abrasive materials even though they're more durable. You should not use its higher durability as a reason to subject the plate to just any kind of washing technique.
Machine Washing Considerations: When washing plates that are delicate, use your hands so that you can avoid damaging the plates. Warm water and dish soap should be used to gently clean the surface, when using a machine, you need to set the washing cycle to gentle and also set the temperature to low. Mild detergents should be used and plates should be spaced properly to avoid chipping. Custom plates with special elements like gold or metallic accents should be washed by hand so that these elements will not be washed off by the dishwasher.
Extending Plate Lifespan
The following procedures will help you to use your custom plates for a very long time. If they're followed carefully, you'll get the best from whatever amount you used to buy the plate.
Proper Handling: To make your custom printed plates last, you need to handle them with care. Clean the plate immediately after use to avoid food residue from drying on the plate surface, if this happens, washing the plate will become even more difficult. Soft sponges should also be used when washing, dry the washed plate well with lint free cloths to avoid water spots and residue buildup. If you use harsh chemicals and improper cleaning tools, to clean your plates, they'll develop scratches and discoloration. Washing them gently on the other hand will make the plates last for a very long time.
Storage Recommendations: Proper storage will ensure that your plates do not get damaged. Store your plates properly by keeping them flat and facing down so that there's no risk of chipping. Use foam dividers between stacked plates so they don't get chipped. Also keep your plates away from direct sunlight and heat sources so the printed designs will be preserved. There should be a steady temperature where you store your plates, preferably room temperature so that there will be no material expansion and contraction.
Common Mistakes to Avoid: Some mistakes that you need to avoid when storing your plates are exposing the plates to extreme temperatures, this can cause the plates to crack. Stacking heavily decorated plates atop each other can cause pressure damage to the plates and opening your plates to heating vents or electrical appliances can affect the printed designs. Your plates decorative surface will get dull or scratched if you use abrasive cleaning materials to clean the plates. These mistakes are common among plate owners. If you avoid all these, your plates will remain beautiful and your dining experience will remain enhanced for years.
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