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Types of crockery and their care
Wood:
Cutlery and dishes made out of wood, or
with wooden parts, are not suitable for
washing in dishwashers because the wood
may crack and swell. The glue used in
these items is also not dishwasher-proof
and may cause the items to fall apart.
Ceramics:
The word “ceramics” comes from the
Ancient Greek word “keramos” (“potter’s
clay, tile, pottery”). The term was used for
clay and for pottery items made from clay
which were fired, retaining their shape
permanently. The production of clay is
one of the oldest cultural techniques
(craftsmanship) of humankind. The main
properties of ceramics are clay and/or
kaolin, feldspar and quartz.
Water is added and items shaped at room
temperature, then dried and finally fired.
The ceramics are then glazed. Depending
on the grain size, they are grouped in
coarse ceramics and fine ceramics.
Domestic crockery consists mainly of
fine ceramics. These are divided into
four categories: earthenware (crockery),
stoneware, porcelain and Vitreous China
(Bone China).
Plastics:
Storage containers, mixing bowls, dishes
for children, … plastic materials are used
for a wide range of things as they are
much lighter, more flexible and resistant to
breakage than porcelain.
Please note the following regarding
washing plastics in your dishwasher:
