Dishes

Materials: Ceramic, Glass, Plastic

Common Problems: General Cleaning, Food Mess, Soap Residue

How to Clean: When hand washing, protect items with a rubber basin.

Remove and discard any loose debris. Wash with the Linen Knit Dish Cloth, Dish Detergent and hot water; then rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Drying with a cloth will prevent water marks.

The dishwasher is most effective; always remove heavy food and loose debris prior to running the cycle.

Cautions: Due to environmental concerns, the EPA has required that detergent manufacturers remove phosphorous, the key ingredient, from their formulations. These grocery brand detergents do not incorporate the expensive, environmental enzymes needed to clean thoroughly--as a result residue and spotting is left behind.

Dining Room Table

Material: Lucite

Common Problems: General Cleaning, Food Mess and Spills

How to Clean: Remove and discard any loose debris. Spray with Surface Cleaner after each use; then rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Drying with a cloth will prevent water marks. Immediately clean spills such as vinegar, citrus fruit and wine immediately to prevent staining.

Cautions: Avoid using harsh toxic cleaners. Never place hot pots and pans directly on to the surface. Using table linens will help to prevent chips and scratches.

Flatware

Materials: Stainless Steel

Common Problems: General Food Mess, Soap Residue

How to Clean: When hand washing, protect items with a rubber basin.

Remove and discard any loose debris. Wash with the Dish Brush, Dish Detergent and hot water; then rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Drying with a cloth will prevent water marks.

Never place Silver cutlery in the dishwasher with Stainless Steel and/or other metals--it will tarnish immediately. Avoid long term exposure to acidic liquids.

Glassware

Materials: Ceramic, Glass, Plastic

Common Problems: Spotting, Soap Residue

How to Clean: When hand washing, protect items with a rubber basin.

Wash with the Dish Detergent, Glass and Crystal Cleaning Brush and hot water; then rinse and wipe dry with a Lint-Free Cleaning Cloths. Drying with a cloth will prevent water marks.

Spotting: To remove residue and spotting, run a long, hot water cycle with just the glassware. Repeat this cycle, adding the All Purpose Bleach Alternative directly into the machine and Scented Vinegar in the rinse aid dispenser. Once you are satisfied, run a final cycle with the Dish Detergent.

Silverware

Material: Silver

Common Problems: General Food Mess, Soap Residue

How to Clean: When hand washing, protect items with a rubber basin.

Remove and discard any loose debris. Wash with a Dish Brush, Dish Detergent and hot water; then rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Drying with a cloth will prevent water marks.

Never place Silver cutlery in the dishwasher with Stainless Steel and/or other metals--it will tarnish immediately. Avoid long term exposure to acidic liquids.

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