them: Hand wash with mild soap and warm water, and dry immediately to prevent water spots. Polish regularly with a copper-specific cleaner or a simple homemade paste of lemon juice and salt.
8. Old or Valuable China
If you have heirloom china or dishes with delicate, hand-painted patterns, keep them far away from the dishwasher.
Repeated exposure to hot water and harsh detergents will inevitably fade those beautiful designs. Older china is also much more brittle, making it highly prone to chipping under high water pressure. Furthermore, the thermal shock
