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Teaware ceramic daily care and use manual
1. Maintenance methods
**Daily Cleaning**:
- Wash immediately after use to avoid leaving tea stains. Wash gently with warm water and neutral detergent, and never use strong acid or strong alkaline detergent to avoid corroding the glaze.
- For stubborn tea stains, soak in lemon juice or vinegar for a while before washing. Natural acidic substances help remove stains.
- Use a soft sponge or special tea brush when cleaning, and avoid using rough items such as steel wool to avoid scratching the ceramic surface.
- Be sure to rinse thoroughly after cleaning to ensure that there is no detergent residue, and then place it in a ventilated place to dry naturally to avoid mold growth.
**Storage environment**:
- Choose a dry, ventilated, light-proof cabinet or display rack to store teaware ceramics, avoid direct sunlight and humid environment to prevent glaze fading and mold.
- Do not stack teaware too high to prevent collapse and damage. If conditions permit, use a special teaware rack to store them separately to ensure that each teaware has its own space.
- Avoid placing teaware near high temperatures or open flames to prevent thermal expansion and contraction from causing cracking.
**Regular maintenance**:
- Deep clean and maintain the tea set every once in a while (for example, once a month).
You can soak the tea set with diluted tea (especially Pu'er tea), which helps nourish the ceramic and make it more moist and shiny.
- After deep cleaning, gently wipe the surface of the tea set with a soft dry cloth to remove excess moisture, and apply a thin layer of cooking oil (such as olive oil) on the surface of the tea set.
Wipe evenly with a soft cloth to increase the gloss and protection. But be careful not to use too much oil to avoid greasy feeling.
- Check the tea set regularly for cracks, bruises and other damage. If there is, please deal with it in time or stop using it to prevent further damage.
2. Precautions
**Precautions for use**:
- When using the tea set, handle it with care, avoid using too much force or hitting hard objects to avoid cracking or scratching.
- Ceramic tea sets should not be heated or cooled suddenly. Avoid putting hot tea sets directly into cold water or vice versa to prevent cracking due to excessive temperature difference.
- When pouring tea, be careful not to drip tea outside the tea set or on the table. Wipe it clean with a soft cloth in time to avoid leaving stains or affecting the appearance of the tea set.
- Avoid using ceramic tea sets to hold acidic or alkaline liquids to prevent glaze corrosion.
**Special material treatment**:
- For ceramic tea sets with gold or silver edges, be careful not to rub the decorations hard when washing to avoid damage.
- Some special ceramic materials (such as hand-painted underglaze colors, thin-bodied porcelain, etc.) are more delicate and require more care when using them. It is best to wash them by hand to avoid machine washing or mixing with other items to cause damage.
**Avoid improper operation**:
- Never heat the tea set in a microwave or oven to avoid cracking.
- Do not scratch or knock the surface of the tea set with sharp objects to avoid damaging the glaze or leaving scratches.
- During cleaning and storage, avoid contact between the tea set and oil or other chemicals to prevent contamination or corrosion.
- If the tea set is not used for a long time, it should be cleaned and properly packaged for storage to avoid accumulation of dust and stains
**Professional Repair**:
- If the tea set has serious damage (such as cracks, broken, etc.), it is recommended to contact us for repair or seek professional repairman to repair it first. Do not handle it by yourself to avoid further damage.
3. Other suggestions
Choose appropriate maintenance methods and cleaning agents according to the different materials and craftsmanship characteristics of tea sets.
Regularly appreciating and playing with tea sets, and understanding their craftsmanship and historical and cultural value, can also help to discover and deal with potential problems in a timely manner.
During use, keeping the tea sets clean and beautiful can not only make the tea tasting process more enjoyable, but also extend the service life of the tea sets.
