How to properly preserve ceramics at home

When ceramics in general and Bat Trang Ceramics in particular are scratched for a long time, the dust can form stains on the surface of the vase. To remove these stains, you need to know how to clean ceramics properly. You can boil it with a mixture of salt and vinegar, use a damp cloth to cover the stain and wipe vigorously, the stain will quickly disappear. Additionally, you can help keep the product clean by dissolving fermented bread dough with water and wiping over the surface. Wash items with warm water, do not use detergents containing strong detergents because they will affect the quality of the ink on the product surface.

First, choose a type of ceramic that needs to have a balanced shape, shiny inside and out, and the glaze should not be cracked. Because porcelain will have a white and shiny glaze if fired evenly, try to choose one with a shiny glaze. And to make porcelain last longer, you should soak it in water for about 5-6 hours before using. This soaking will cause the soil to expand and seal the gaps, making the porcelain more durable and stronger.

When you want to have beautiful ceramic products, you need to remember to soak the ceramic items in rice water. When you first buy the product, you should soak it in rice water for a few hours to help tighten pores. In addition, you can use water soaked in boiled water so that the product does not break when the temperature changes suddenly during use.

Note, do not clean ceramic with hard or sharp objects:

You often have the habit of using metal rags to clean dishes or other ceramic products. However, this is definitely not recommended because it can cause the enamel layer on the surface of the product to peel off, causing product scratches and poor aesthetics.

How to repair cracks and fragments in the product?

Cracks and chips appear on ceramics, making your product less aesthetically pleasing and no longer as beautiful as it was originally. To fix this, you should wash the product and dry it in the dryer. Then use an alcohol wipe to dry and tighten the cracks to fix the above situation.

Tips for repairing cracked ceramics

Ceramic products will certainly peel or crack during use. Don’t worry, we can fix this problem for good with this tip: Wash and dry the ceramic thoroughly, then paint over those cracks and continue with wire. That crack, leave it for about 24 hours and you can use it without worrying about those cracks anymore.