If the designs or inlays are raised and you can feel their edges elevated on the surface of the dish, the design is on top of the glaze. Skip to the third section to determine how to wash these kinds of dishes. Porcelain dishes with gold or silver rims must be treated the same way as porcelain with designs over the glaze, even if you don’t feel any elevation on the dish.
Either air dry your hand-washed porcelain or rub it dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
There’s nothing wrong with washing porcelain dishes in the dishwasher. It’s not going to damage standard porcelain over time or wear away the glaze. These dishes are designed to withstand machine-washing.
Air dry your dishes or wipe them with a towel after rinsing them off. For a more abrasive option, replace the water with white vinegar. Just be sure to wear gloves and do this in your sink if you choose this option though, since baking soda and vinegar will foam up and expand.
Rinse your dish multiple times after soaking it and wipe it dry with a clean cloth when you’re done. This is a great way to soften grease or oil residue before machine-washing.
You can air dry or hand dry your dish with a clean cloth after doing this. Porcelain often rusts when people leave metal on the dish for a long period of time. It can also occur if you use a metal stand to display your porcelain.
After thoroughly washing your dish multiple times, let your dish air dry or wipe it down with a dry towel. Wash your porcelain with soap and water after doing this. You want to ensure that you get all of the hydrogen peroxide off before using your dish.
Painted porcelain is generally meant to be kept for special occasions or decoration. These pieces are not intended to be used regularly.
The friction from the rubber edge is usually more than enough to remove residue without wearing away any paint.
If you haven’t been eating off of the porcelain or using the dishes as saucers, you don’t need to rinse or wash them. You can use a damp cotton swab to spot clean particularly nasty areas, but you should avoid washing or soaking decorative porcelain.
If your porcelain is damaged or cracked, contact an antique dealer to see if it’s worth getting repaired or not. Often, damaged antique porcelain is worth more than antique porcelain that has been fixed.
