How to wash china in the dishwasher

Load the dishwasher with your china. Space each piece as far apart as possible and make sure no pieces are coming into contact with each other. Scratches may occur if they are touching.

For detergent, only use a gentle liquid detergent that has no bleach or lemon ingredients because these could damage the china.

Add the appropriate amount of detergent to the dispenser. For the Delicates cycles, you’ll want to put about ¼ less than you would for a regular cycle. If you’re unsure, you can check your user manual for the exact amount.

When you’re ready to begin the cycle, press the Delicate button on the dishwasher’s control panel, and then press Start.

Note: Do not add any additional settings that may increase the water’s temperature, such as Hi Temp. Wash. Hot water could damage the china.

When the cycle finishes, do not take out the dishes right away. Let the china cool to room temperature first because it will be fragile when it’s hot.

After the dishes have cooled down, take out the fine china and wipe them done with a gentle microfiber dish cloth. This will help prevent water stains, especially on glasses.

Store the china in a cool place, away from other dishware or anything that could accidentally damage them. Do not stack too many china dishes on top of each because this could weaken them.

Note: When storing wine glasses, place them upright (with the stem down). Placing them upside down (with the stem up) could damage the rims.

To make things easier, you should clean the china right away after you've used it. Not only will it be easier to remove the food, it will help prevent the china from getting damaged.

Remove any jewelry that could scrape the china. Next, lay down a dish cloth or a rubber dish mat on the bottom of your sink. This will help protect the china from scratches and chips.

Gently place the dishes in the sink and rinse them with warm water. Do NOT use hot water! It will make the china more brittle and prone to cracking. Keep the water temperature steady as well; sudden changes in temperature can also make the china brittle.

Make sure you have a gentle liquid detergent. Do NOT use anything with lemon or bleach because it could damage the dishes.

Regular china can be washed using a gentle dishcloth, but if your items are crystal, it’s better to wash them with just your hands to avoid knicks and scratches.

Note: Do not use steel wool or other abrasive cleaning items.

Lightly rub the glasses until the food and stains are gone. Clean every piece of china individually.

If there’s a really stubborn spot, you can try adding a little vinegar. It’s a natural but strong cleaner that won’t damage your china.

As you finish cleaning each one, do not leave the china in the sink or stack it in a pile. Place each piece separately on the kitchen counter or in a dish rack.

When it's dry, store the china in a cool place, away from other dishware or anything that could accidentally damage them. Do not stack too many china dishes on top of each other because this could weaken them.

Note: When storing wine glasses, place them upright (with the stem down). Placing them upside down (with the stem up) could damage the rims.