Caring for your pottery

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Pottery items are made to be enjoyed and used. They normally do not require much special care, however, to keep pottery items looking their best, keep the following suggestions in mind.

• Dust pottery items on a regular basis.
• Hand-wash items in tepid, soapy water if they get dirty. Avoid abrasive cleaners, especially on high-gloss, expensive, or restored pieces. Don't leave items soaking - this can let moisture seep under the glaze.
• Never put collectible wares (including dishes) in a dishwasher, mainly because pottery should be protected from temperature extremes, and the heat of a dishwasher can cause crazing of the glaze. Additionally, dishes could knock against each other in a dishwasher and chip.