

We truly hope these tips prove helpful and we thank you for visiting our site! No abrasives or strong cleaners should ever be used. Careful cleaning of your collectible art glass pieces and crystal figurines will ensure that they remain a lasting part of your collection.Īrt pottery such as Ephraim Faience and Roseville should be cleaned with warm water and a soft cloth only. A mild glass cleaner and a soft cloth is all you need to keep them in beautiful condition. A porcelain figurine is much more delicate than china dinnerware and a dishwasher is almost certain to cause permanent damage to it.Īrt glass such as Orient and Flume paperweights and vases and crystal figurines such as Swarovski crystal figurines are much easier to care for compared to porcelain figurines. Also make sure that you never put a figurine in a dishwasher. This is a great way to protect against breakage if the figurine slips from your hands during the cleaning process.Īvoid submerging a porcelain figurine in water for more than just a few seconds. If water is allowed to enter the figurine it could possibly cause structural damage over time as certain types of ceramic are porous, even after the firing process.īefore cleaning a figurine in your sink it's a very good idea to lay one or two thick bath towels in the bottom of the sink. If the figurine has an air hole you'll want to tape over it to prevent water from getting inside. These are almost certain to damage the figurine. Under no circumstances should you use anything abrasive and definitely do not use a strong cleaner such as bleach or any cleaner containing ammonia. This of course has the added benefit of keeping your precious collectibles away from children, pets and clumsy visitors!įor a dirty figurine with stubborn stains the best way to clean it is in the sink with warm water and a mild eco-friendly dishwashing detergent or soap in conjunction with a soft cloth or paintbrush. If you don't have room for your entire collection you should store your rarest and most expensive items in the cabinet.

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