Taking Care of Your South Carolina Antique China

Porcelain and Bone china are both lightweight, but very durable. If you follow these easy steps, your antique china should last for generations:

Your South Carolina Antique China

Always hand wash your antique china. Remember that your antique china was not designed to be washed in a dishwasher. You will destroy it, if you put it in the dishwasher. Here is a quick guide for washing your antique china.

• Line the bottom of your sink with a dish towel or rubber mat
• Fill the sink with cool water. (Heat is the enemy of antique china)
• Add a very mild soap. (Do not use shops with scents or bleach. The acid will eat away at antique china)
• Wash one dish at a time. Do not put all the dishes in the sink at the same time. You could chip or scratch the china.
• Do not use steel wool or abrasive pads on your antique South Carolina china.
• Store your South Carolina antique china in a climate controlled building. The extreme heat of South Carolina summers can cause the glaze on antique china to crack.
• If you don’t use your antique china for long periods of time, make sure your wash it at least once a year. This will help to keep the glaze strong.

South Carolina China Storage Tips

• When stacking antique china always place a china cushion between the pieces. Flannel, coffee filters, or napkins can work just as well as china cushions.
• Hang cups if possible. When you stack antique cups you can weaken the rim.
• Don’t stack pieces with handles. A handle the most fragile part of a piece of antique china.