SCRATCHING AND STORAGE

The glaze is relatively hard and resists most cutlery scratches but materials of equal hardness will scratch one another.  When plates are stacked together we recommend that plates be stacked with paper or tissue separating them.  Do not slide the plates over one another whether wet or dry.  Cups should be stored rim down.  Do not stack as this can weaken handles.

WASHING BY HAND

For best results always hand wash your tableware in hand-hot water using a liquid detergent.  Even in water surfaces can be scratched if rubbed against one another.  So avoid putting too many plates into the water at any one time.  Do not use abrasive washing powers or harsh scourers as gold is a very soft metal and can be easily damaged.  Soaking in warm water before washing will remove most stains or hardened on particles.  Really stubborn stains can be removed by soaking in a mild bleach solution for a few minutes before washing.

 DISHWASHER

Certain dishwashing detergents, because of their caustic nature, can damage decoration and glaze.  To obtain best results, follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding detergents and settings.  For best results, Spode recommends that any of its ware (china, imperialware, vitreous) not marked as dishwasher safe, be hand washed only.

FREEZERS

Spode tableware can be used in a freezer but care should be taken when reheating as sudden temperature changes are likely to cause thermal shock which will damage the ware.

It is safe to warm your tableware, providing you place the tableware in a cold oven and heat gradually up to 212 degrees.