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CARE GUIDE
Taking good care of your belongings makes good sense. It prolongs their lifespan, which is good
for your finances as well as the planet. Follow our care guide and keep your things beautiful and
usable for many years to come.
DINNERWARE - STONEWARE & PORCELAIN
Stoneware and porcelain are sturdy materials burned at high temperatures. The higher the
temperature, the sturdier it gets – and our stoneware and porcelain are burned at very high
temperatures above 1200° C.
As long as you take certain precautions, our stoneware and porcelain are dishwasher, oven and
microwave safe and can also go in the freezer. But never put normal stoneware and porcelain
into a preheated oven or directly from a warm oven onto a cool tabletop. Big temperature
differences might cause it to crack and break, which is why it should always be heated up and
cooled down slowly.
GLASS – SODAGLASS
Our ordinary glasses are made of soda glass, which is easy to care for. Just follow our care guide
– and make sure not to drop them on the floor – and your glasses will stay beautiful and usable
for many years. You can easily wash your soda glasses together with dishes and cutlery, as long as
you choose a short cycle with temperatures below 55° C. Apart from that, we recommend that
you follow our care guide for crystal glass.
CUTLERY - STAINLESS STEEL
All our cutleries are made from stainless steel. Stainless steel is a very robust material, which
is easy to care for. You should, however, always follow our care guide, since stainless steel
should maybe rather be called rust-resistant steel, because all steel – also stainless steel –
can rust, if it is not treated correctly. Cutlery should always be rinsed or washed immediately.
PLACEMATS – LEATHER & SILICONE
Always remove spilled foods and fluids immediately, since they can cause stains. The placemats
should always be cleaned after use, which can easily be done with a damp cloth and some mild
washing-up liquid. Never put your placemats in the dishwasher and avoid contact with warm
things such as pots and pans, folding as well as prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Now
and then the placemats can be rolled “the opposite” way to make sure that they keep their
completely flat shape.
WOOD
Wood is an extremely solid material, and if treated properly, the hard wood is almost impossible
to wear out. Never put your wooden cutting board or other wood products in the dishwasher.
Wash it instead by hand, dry it thoroughly with a dishtowel, and let it air dry before putting
it away. To keep the wood from drying out, it should regularly be treated with a suitable and
food approved oil. Unpleasant odors are easily removed with salt and lemon – just sprinkle a
tablespoon of salt on your cutting board and rub it around with half a lemon.
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