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Have you ever gotten dark scratches on your beautiful porcelain dinnerware caused by cutlery? Fear not! Here at Porsgrund, we have tested several methods for removing these unwanted marks and found a good solution to make your plates shine again.
Some types of cutlery can create dark scratches on plates. This can be due to the metal itself, the nickel content, and the design of the knife's serrations. All of these can result in black streaks on the porcelain surface.
Production manager Floyd Malek at Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik has some useful tips regarding the selection of cutlery and cleaning agents. The cutlery's alloy will affect how easily the porcelain can be scratched. Malek recommends cutlery with an alloy of 10, as this usually will not cause such streaks.
When it comes to cleaning agents, it is important to be careful with what you use. Malek recommends Jif scouring cream to remove cutlery marks. Although it is not ideal to use abrasives on porcelain glaze, a drop of Jif can be very helpful. In cases of extreme deposition from knives, hydrochloric acid can be used, but this should be left to professionals.
We have tested three different cleaning agents ourselves to remove cutlery marks from plates: Jif scouring cream, toothpaste, and MrMuscle ceramic cleaner.
Conclusion
All three agents proved to be effective, but MrMuscle ceramic cleaner stood out as the most effective solution. This product removed cutlery marks effortlessly with minimal scrubbing.
To prevent cutlery marks from appearing, it is important to choose the right cutlery and be careful with washing and using porcelain. Using detergents that are too strong or water that is too hot can damage the porcelain glaze and lead to dull surfaces and marks.
C-såpen, "Vidunderkrem," is also a scouring cream for porcelain that has entered the Norwegian market. We have also had good experiences with this product after testing it recently, and can highly recommend it for removing cutlery marks from porcelain dinnerware.
By following these tips, you can keep your porcelain dinnerware in top condition and enjoy it for a long time to come!
