Note On Using Ceramics

Ceramics
1. Some ceramic tableware contains a small amount of lead, cadmium or other heavy metals, which are harmful to human health. Therefore, you should carefully check the instructions for the newly purchased ceramic tableware. If the purchased tableware is not marked as lead-free and cadmium-free, you need to soak and boil the newly purchased tableware in 4% vinegar water.
2. It is best to boil the newly purchased ceramic tableware in salt water for a while, so that it is not easy to break when used, which can extend its service life.
3. When cleaning ceramic tableware, first use hot water or add a little detergent to dissolve the grease of the tableware, then wipe the grease on the surface of the tableware with a cleaning cloth, then rinse with cold water, and then wipe the tableware with a clean dry cloth. The ceramic tableware cleaned in this way will not leave water marks and will be clean. Finally, turn the tableware upside down on the bowl rack or place it in the disinfection cabinet.
4. When using high-end ceramic tableware, you should use it according to the product instructions. Generally, you should avoid repeated steaming at high temperatures to prevent product cracks caused by the thermal stability of the product. If the tableware is decorated with gold flowers or gold wires, it should not be put in the microwave.
Rumor: Tableware can be disinfected by boiling it in water
Truth: Many people are used to boiling dishes and chopsticks in water before social gatherings and dinners. But this is just "psychological comfort". Boiling tableware in water often cannot guarantee the killing of most pathogenic microorganisms due to insufficient heating temperature and time. At most, it can wash away the dust.