Archive for June, 2009
There’s nothing more relaxing than a cup of nicely brewed tea, but caring for the tea pot after the fact can be somewhat troublesome. After all, tea stains can be particularly persistent and difficult to remove. And this can ruin the entire look of a teapot. It can even begin to adversely affect the taste if those stains are prevalent enough.
That’s why it’s best to check into your cleaning options. If the teapot can withstand the dishwasher, this is the best way to thoroughly clean and sanitize the set. But if your tea set is more fragile, you’ll have to wash it by hand. Just make sure to use a mild soap that won’t chip or erode the pattern of the teapot. Also, use boiling water for the best results. This helps ensure that many of those pesky tea stains will be eliminated.
If you’re coordinating a family event with a large dinner, it’s best to bring out the best of everything. Especially if you have some China or special dinner plates that you rarely get to use, it’s the perfect opportunity to pull out this finery. For the greatest aesthetic effect, make sure that everyone at the table has a matching plate as well as matching accessories.
Also, it’s the perfect time to pull out the stainless steel flatware. On a day to day basis, we don’t often use items this nice. But when we host these kinds of family get-togethers, it’s an excuse to dust off our finest. Just remember that stainless steel cutlery shouldn’t be placed in the dishwasher with silverplate. Also, use sparing detergent, as too much can result in rust stains. And don’t crowd the cutlery in the dishwasher. If you are really concerned, however, about the maintaining the quality of the flatware, just wash the items by hand.