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Taking care of your dinnerware and flatware correctly is essential to making sure that it looks its best. Once, this was a skill we learned as children. However, most people don't know how to treat their china and silver properly. Here are few suggestions to help you keep yours in ideal condition.

Hand Washing Antiques

- Hand wash antique or vintage china. Never put it in the dishwasher. This is because it could be fragile from use and age. Instead, scrape plates gently and wash with care in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry, but don't use abrasives on your china.

- Put a dish towel or rubber mat at the bottom of your sink when washing breakables. This keeps your crystal and dinnerware from being cracked or broken. When washing dishes by hand, wash glasses first, then dinnerware and flatware. Save pans for last.

Machine Washing for Dinnerware

- If you have modern dinnerware, fragility is less of a concern. Many sets are machine washable, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't load the dish washer carefully. make sure the china doesn't come into contact with other dishes inside your mahcine, and make sure that flatware can't touch it. That's because you could end up with gray streaks on your dinnerware.

- If your dinnerware does pick up metallic streaks, a very mild abrasive should be used. Bon Ami is a popular choice. Rinse thoroughly to remove all cleanser. When washing china, do it on the shortest cycle, and avoid lemon detergents.

-Whenever possible, cups should be stored on hooks. Plates and bowls should be stored with a cloth, paper towel, or dish protector between them. Earthenware should be treated with extra care, since it's a low temperature ceramic and is more fragile. Stoneware requires less care, and porcelain, the hardest type of china, is much less likely to chip. However, you should always look at the manufacturer's directions to find out what your china's care routine should be.

- Never use a plate or cup with metal trim in your microwave, and keep them out of the dishwasher, too. If you do break a dish, consider enlisting the help of a china replacement service, or contact the seller or manufacturer to buy the missing pieces. If your pattern line is going to be discontinued, you may wish to stock up or replace missing items quickly.

Proper care and maintenance of your dishes will make sure that they last a lot longer. Knowing as much as you can about your dinnerware and silver will help you treat it correctly. If you're not sure what to do, talk to the manufacturer, or wash and dry as gently as possible - by hand.

Shop for brand name gravy boats below:

	Norpro Porcelain Gravy Sauce Boat with Stand and Candle List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $15.99 Used From: $12.34
	Keep sauces and gravies warm with Norpro's Porcelain Gravy Sauce Boat with Warming Stand and included candle to ensure temperatures stay as desired. With its 2-cup (16-ounce) capacity, there is plenty of gravy to go around without needing frequent refills...

	BIA Whiteware Gravy Boat 16 Oz. List Price: $8.00 Sale Price: $8.99
	Solid, serviceable, can warm gravy in the microwave and present it at the table, it's an all around winner for serving gravy. You might also use it for serving other sauces.

	Anchor Hocking Gravy Boat, Glass List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $9.99
	Clear, glass gravy boat from Anchor Hocking. Beautiful addition to any serving set. Classic style perfect for everyday to holiday celebration meals.

	HIC 18-ounce Porcelain Gravy Boat with attached Saucer and Ladle Set List Price: $15.00 Sale Price: $13.67 Used From: $12.44
	Beautiful whitewares are versatile. They go with any décor and they spotlight your culinary creations. When you spend so much time preparing attractive and colorful dinners don’t lose them to pattern and color – place lovely tomato gravy in a blue gravy boat and you’re sure to stifle your guest’s delight and wonder of the colorful, and carefully prepared, gravy...

	Corelle Coordinates Enhancements Gravy Boat List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $21.99 Used From: $19.39
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