{"id":4548,"date":"2022-02-19T14:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-02-19T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homesandantiques.com\/?p=26899"},"modified":"2022-02-19T14:20:11","modified_gmt":"2022-02-19T13:20:11","slug":"how-to-get-stains-out-of-an-antique-tea-set","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/rss_feed\/how-to-get-stains-out-of-an-antique-tea-set\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get stains out of an antique tea set"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Janet Gleeson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 19 February 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Regardless of whether you keep cups on a shelf and rarely take them down, or use them on a regular basis, antique<\/a> tea sets need to be looked after. Cups and teapots<\/a> can become stained through use. Even tea sets used only infrequently may discolour from exposure to air pollution, dust and grease. Cleaning methods depend on the porosity of the ceramic body, the decoration and type of stain.<\/p>\n

On bone china<\/a> sets, most surface stains that haven\u2019t permeated the glaze will be easily removed with warm soapy water, although gilding should be treated with extreme caution.<\/p>\n

Old glazes and less robust bodies may become fractured by sudden temperature changes, causing breakage or cracking. Chips, breakages and cracks should be dealt with by a professional restorer, as should discolouration of rare, early or particularly valuable tea sets. But, in most cases, accumulated grime and staining can be removed relatively easily at home.<\/p>\n

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