5 Essential Tips For Caring For Your Ceramic Utensils

The kitchen market is flooded with several new varieties of utensils, among which glass and ceramic utensils are gaining popularity because of their premium feel and aesthetic looks. Ceramic utensils add an aesthetic appeal to the kitchen, however, they are expensive and need extra care and maintenance because of the material. Additionally, they are microwave and stove-friendly, thus are convenient to use. If you are someone who prefers to use ceramic utensils then here are some of the care and maintenance tips you should know to keep them in better condition.

5 Tips To Care For Ceramic Utensils

Here are a few tips to care for ceramic utensils:

Use Soft Sponge

Ceramic utensils boast a delicate material and are prone to scratches. Thus, it is advisable to use a soft sponge for cleaning and rubbing to prevent scratches. You can also use a soft muslin cloth or cotton cloth for cleaning ceramic utensils.

Don’t Scrub Hard

Unlike other utensils, ceramic utensils boast a layer on them. When scrubbed hard, the layer starts coming out which ultimately destroys the utensils. Thus, it is advisable to scrub the ceramic utensils softly to keep the layer intact.

Use Warm Water

It’s evident for utensils to develop greasiness but when it comes to ceramic utensils it is advisable to soak it in warm water before washing to get rid of greasiness. You can later add a liquid dishwashing detergent to clean them. Remember, not to use very warm water for cleaning ceramic utensils. It is recommended to use lukewarm water.

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Baking Soda Cleaning

For intensive wash, it is advisable to keep them in water for a while and then sprinkle them with bleach or baking soda. Now use dishwashing detergent to clean the utensils. Wipe off with muslin cloth and then keep them in their place.

Use Tissues While Arranging

Ceramic utensils can develop scratches when rubbed off against each other or other utensils. Thus, it is recommended to place tissue or a thin cloth between the ceramic utensils to prevent scratches, even when you are placing ceramic utensils together.

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Follow these tips to keep your ceramic utensils in good condition and increase longevity.

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