Wondering what can and can’t go in the dishwasher?
Need tips to make hand washing your most treasured tableware less stressful?
to wipe food off of fine china before washing it.
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Step 2: Rinse with Warm Water
Next,rinse the piecewell under warm running water.
Pay particular attention to handles, lips, and other design elements that can harbor stuck-on food.
If the piece isdishwasher-safe, it will usually say so.
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The heat from the dishwasher can fade hand-painted designs and tarnish or erode metal detailing.
Always wash hand-painted pieces and pieces that feature metal in their designs by hand.
