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How to Clean Antique Porcelain and Pottery. Using these methods, you no longer need to
fear ruining the beautiful glaze on that fancy vase you inherited years ago. You will need
A soft dusting cloth Adhesive remover Two plastic bins Towels Mild dishwashing soap
and paper towels. Step 1. Dust the item with a soft dusting cloth. Step 2. Use adhesive
remover to remove glue or tape residue from the piece. Step 3. Line each bin with towels.
Covering the sides and bottoms of the bins helps keep your precious antiques from getting
damaged while being cleaned. Step 4. Fill the plastic bins with warm water. Step 5.
Add a quarter-sized amount of mild dishwashing soap to one of the bins. Step 6. Hand wash
the pottery or porcelain in the soapy water, being careful on raised areas. If any part
of the porcelain or pottery appears damaged, do not attempt to clean it until it has been
repaired by a professional. Step 7. Rinse off the piece in the bin with clean water.
Step 8. Pat the item dry with paper towels. Let it sit on paper towels to ensure it is
completely dry before putting it away. Did you know During the Ming dynasty, Chinese
potters perfected the use of cobalt for painting scenes in blue underneath a glaze, a technique
that quickly spread throughout the world.