Proper care helps preserve the shine, finish, and durability of your tableware, keeping your dining setup looking beautiful for years to come.
1. Checking Care Instructions
Before cleaning, always check the specific care recommendations for your product. You can find dishwasher-safe and hand-wash icons on:
The product details page on Westwing under the Care & Material section.
The bottom of the item or its original packaging.
2. Dishwasher Care Tips
For items marked as dishwasher-safe:
Pre-rinse: Scrape off solid food residue before loading to prevent acidic food salts (like salt, vinegar, or tomato) from damaging finishes or clogging spray arms.
Loading glassware & dinnerware: Space items carefully so pieces do not bump into each other during the wash cycle. Secure delicate stemware in designated racks.
Loading cutlery: Place cutlery in the basket with handles pointing down (except sharp knives, which should point down for safety). Avoid overloading to ensure water circulates freely.
Mix metals carefully: Do not wash stainless steel and silver/plated cutlery in the same basket, as direct contact can cause galvanic corrosion and staining.
Detergent & Temperature: Use a gentle detergent and avoid excessively high temperatures to prevent cloudy film on glass or spotting on metal.
3. Hand-Washing & Gentle Care
For hand-wash-only items (e.g., glassware with gold/silver rims, hand-blown glass, delicate cutlery with wooden/resin handles, or stoneware with reactive glazes):
Wash with warm water and a mild dish soap using a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.
Avoid abrasive cleaning: Never use wire scrubbers, harsh steel wool, or scouring powders, as they will scratch delicate metal, glaze, and glass surfaces.
Drying: Dry glassware and metal cutlery immediately with a lint-free microfiber towel to prevent water spots, dullness, and flash rust.
Pro Care Tips
Metallic details: Tableware with gold, silver, or metallic accents is typically not microwave or dishwasher safe.
Thermal shock: Avoid sudden temperature changes (e.g., pouring boiling water into cold glass or putting hot ceramic straight into cold water) to prevent cracking or shattering.
Cutlery staining: Never leave wet cutlery inside a damp dishwasher after the cycle finishes. Open the door to let steam escape or dry the pieces manually.