How to Avoid Scratches on Dinner Plates

No one likes unnecessary scratches covering their dinner plates. But life happens, and once it does, how do you repair the damage? Preventive measures can be taken to avoid scratches on dinner plates such as not placing them so close together in the dishwasher, and using caution when making contact with eating utensils. But when scratches happen and appear on your dinnerware, there is one recommended method for dealing with them.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Water
• Soft cloth

Instructions

Tips for Avoiding Scratches

1. Scrape food off of plates with a plastic spatula instead of a metal one or metal utensils.

2. See if the protective coating on silverware has come off. If so, the silverware must be replaced to reduce scratches.

3. Place dinner plates in the dishwasher away from the silverware rack. During the washing cycle, the silverware may be rubbing against the dinnerware and creating scratches.

4. Put a napkin or rubber lining in between plates when you stack them. It might be a good idea to have two sets: one for the cabinet when they're clean, and one for stacking them dirty by the kitchen sink awaiting wash.

Removing the Scratches

1. Make a thick paste with the baking soda and water.

2. Using the soft cloth, rub the paste in a circular motion on the scratches.

3. Wash with warm water, and repeat as needed.

References

• Good Housekeeping: Caring for Dinner Plates