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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 – PORCELAIN
Porcelain is a sturdy material burned at high temperatures. The higher the temperatures, the
sturdier it gets, and our porcelain is burned at very high temperatures above 1200° C. As long as
you take certain precautions, our porcelain is dishwasher, oven and microwave safe and can also
go in the freezer. However, you should not put 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.
PLACEMATS – LEATHER
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 place mats can be rolled “the opposite” way to make sure that they keep their
completely flat shape.
CUTLERY – STAINLESS STEEL
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
rather be called rust-resistant steel, because all steel, also stainless steel, can rust, if it is not
treated correctly. Cutlery should be rinsed or washed immediately after use, since acid from
certain foods can damage it – but never let it soak. If certain measures are taken, all our cutleries
are dishwasher safe. Make sure to use dishwasher detergent and rinse aid from the same brand
and to dose it correctly – it must not contain chlorine. Always place the knives in a separate
dishwasher basket, since the blades are made from less rust resistant steel than the rest of the
cutlery. Do not overload the dishwasher, as cutlery needs space to be thoroughly washed and
rinsed. As soon as the wash is completed, open the dishwasher door to let the moisture out.
BOROSILICATE GLASS
Borosilicate glass stands out from other types of glass due to its impressive durability. It can withstand
extremely high temperatures of up to 120 °C and is remarkably resistant to thermal shock, meaning
it can easily handle both rapid heating and cooling. Borosilicate glass is significantly harder
than regular glass, making it highly durable and much more difficult to break. It is designed to
withstand stronger impacts and stresses, but of course, it is still glass, so if subjected to enough
force, it can break. Borosilicate glass also has the advantage of not changing shape or becoming
discoloured over time. Additionally, it is highly practical, as it can be washed in the dishwasher,
withstand freezing, and be used in the microwave without any issues.
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