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Are you a fan of cooking delicious foods for your guests and family? Do you know how vital is it to present your food on delectable crockery making your dish look more appetizing?

I am a great foodie! I love to eat! And as a cuisine lover, my first impression always goes on the presentation of food. I am sure that you and I both find silver-rimmed china crockery very tempting. It highlights the food on another level!

Serving on elegant silver-rimmed China dinner sets just makes everything look sophisticated. It is best to present when you want to impress your guests. But do you think that your beautiful silver-rimmed China is dishwasher safe?

Is it possible that a dishwasher can completely ruin your charming dinnerware? It is vital to know, that you don’t really want to break or denature your dinner set.

Can you put silver-rimmed China in the dishwasher?

Yes, you can put your silver-rimmed China in the dishwasher!. We hate to remove those greasy oily stains by hand but thanks to dishwashers, they have made our lives so much easier. Though, silver-rimmed China is unique and antique which means that they are also very fragile.

They cannot withstand a lot of heat which is why we wash them on a mild setting in a dishwasher on the top most rack. As much as they’re dishwasher safe, regular washing is recommended to be done by hand. But no need to worry, luckily dishwashers have a mode called the safe cycle; make sure to set it on cycle safe which will not harm your dinnerware at all and clean it shinning.

But if you’re still worried that you might chip or fade your silver-rimmed China, then don’t be, just make sure that your dishwasher has a safe cycle mode!

How to wash silver-rimmed China in the dishwasher?

Here we will go through the process of how to wash your silver-rimmed China in the dishwasher without damaging or dis coloring step by step. The mode and settings are mentioned as well to avoid confusion and state clarity.

• Check and set your dishwasher to gentle or safe cycle wash before tossing your silver-rimmed China. This way your dinnerware will be ready to be washed gently with care.
• Add a mild liquid dishwasher cleaner, make sure it does not contain bleaching agents or else you might end up wiping any design or color off your plates. Even high acidic liquids are not advisable. 
• Rinse your silver-rimmed China before setting them in the dishwasher to clean food particles. Do not use harsh sponges or any utensils, just keep them under lukewarm running water.
• It is time to load your silver-rimmed China into the dishwasher! Set them apart equally so they do not clank into each other during the process. It would be best if other utensils are not washed together with your silver-rimmed China.
• Use the quick wash mode to clean them thoroughly and faster, this will prevent water stains from forming on your dinner set.
• Remove your silver-rimmed China and wipe them with a dry clean cloth.

By now you must be aware of how to wash your silver-rimmed China in a dishwasher step by step and what to avoid. But do you know exactly what detergents and dish liquids are best for your silver-rimmed China?

Which detergents should we use for silver-rimmed china dinnerware?

The artwork on most silver-rimmed china dinnerware is attractive! Some are printed, and some are hand-painted. Such crockery is very delicate and must be handled with a lot of responsibility.

Do you know that many detergents can absolutely destroy your beloved dinnerware? Many contain harsh chemicals, acids and bleaching agents leaving your silver-rimmed China not presentable in front of anyone.

Before buying a detergent for your silver-rimmed China, it is important to check that they do not contain lemon or any acidic chemicals which can chip or make your dinner set brittle. The detergents must not have bleaching agents as well or else it could be the end for your silver-rimmed China.

What to do if you accidentally put your silver-rimmed China in the dishwasher?!

If you accidentally wash your silver-rimmed China in the dishwasher, there is no need to worry at all. Some acids in the detergents of the dishwasher might have wiped cleaned the silver linings or silver artwork on your dinnerware, but they can be restored.

All you have to do is leave your dinner set on the counter and let the air do the magic. Oxygen present in the air reacts with the metal and eventually, within a few days your silver will start showing it’s detailing again.

How to wash silver-rimmed china dinnerware manually?

If you feel that the dishwasher might affect the gorgeous detailing on your silver-rimmed China dinnerware, then there are other ways to manually wash your dinnerware. I’ll state down the methods that are safe and preserve the beauty of your dinner set.

• Method 1: if there is not much grease on your dinnerware then dip them in warm soapy water for a few minutes and simply rinse them with cold water to avoid further tarnishing of metallic linings. This way your dinner set will be sparkling clean and not a lot of energy is required. 
• Method 2: use of mild detergent and a cotton cloth is all you need, submerge your silver-rimmed China in the mild detergent and later on dip them in clean water. After picking them out, use a cotton cloth to remove any unnecessary particles and leave them to dry in the open air.

Why use silver-rimmed China? 

• They give a unique and different elegance when set on your dinner table.
• They’re cost-efficient and easy to find in the market.
• They can be used casually and are also perfect for special occasions.
• They’re easy to wash and can be washed with different methods mentioned above.

Final words:

Moving on to the conclusion of this article, I hope you have got your answer to “can you put silver-rimmed China in the dishwasher?”  we have also mentioned the pros and cons of the instruction manual to avoid any disasters. I hope this article had cleared out all your queries and if you have more then do mention them in the comments below as well as leave a review!

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