How to Clean Hummel Porcelain
German artist Berta Hummel designed a collection of porcelain figurines depicting children engaged in a variety of activities. Collectors prize the figurines. Over time, dirt and dust can dull the bright colors of Hummel figures. Incorrect cleaning methods could damage the earthenware the figurines are made of. To restore the beauty of your porcelain and maintain the value of the figurines, you should handle the Hummels carefully. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Dust your Hummel figurines regularly with a feather or microfiber duster. This will keep dust from building up on the figurine.
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Mix a tablespoon of dish soap in a quart of warm water. Dip a clean cloth in this solution and wipe down your Hummel figurine.
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Dip a cotton swab in the soap and water solution and use this to clean crevices and small indentations in your figurine.
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Dip a second cloth in clean water and wipe down the figurine to remove all traces of soap.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not immerse the Hummel figurine in water. The unglazed portions of the earthenware could absorb water, which could cause paint to fade.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on your Hummel porcelain.
Do not wash the figurines in the dishwasher.
