ENAMELWARE
Enamelware is porcelain fused onto heavy – gauge steel, giving it many admirable qualities; such as, durability, smoothness and chemical resistance. Enamelware products have an enduring quality, a vintage look, and is a true classic for the collector and homemaker alike. The products are not only attractive and usable for home décor, but they are equally safe for use in the kitchen.
Enamelware can assume brilliant, long – lasting colours and cannot burn. If you drop it, it may chip – but it will not break. Enamelware products are oven safe up to 270 degrees Celsius. It can also be used on gas, ceramic and electric hobs, outdoor grills and barbeques. Enamelware is not recommended for use in the microwave.
Enamelware travels with ease from any cooktop or oven, directly to your table. Store your leftovers safely in the refrigerator, meaning one item for cooking, serving and storing.
Due to its handmade nature, small imperfections can be found on the products. This adds character to the piece. Colours may vary a bit from batch to batch, due to a variety of factors in the crafting and firing of the enamel. Small scratches may appear on the surface. This is normal and adds to the uniqueness of each piece.
This product is wonderful because it is built to last for many years in your home with minimal effort put to its care.
How to clean enamelware
To keep your enamelware at its best, always try the gentlest cleaning method first and work your way up to stronger methods as needed. Enamelware should generally come clean with hot, soapy water and a soft sponge or cloth. Stains, even from coffee and red wine, are not permanent if the item is cleaned quickly after use and not left to sit soiled.
If soapy water doesn’t work, try an oven-cleaning spray used according to label directions. Be careful to cover any wooden handles before spraying. Any enamelware item with set-in stains, white lime deposits, or brown discolourations from mineral-heavy water may come clean if you boil peeled potatoes or a teaspoon of baking soda in it. If the stain is on the outside or the piece isn’t a cooking vessel in the first place, boil it inside a bigger pot.
Alternative ways to clean your enamelware
Enamelware with stubborn stains may benefit from an overnight soak in one part white vinegar and three parts water. If that doesn’t work, soak it in a solution of 1 teaspoon to 1/4 cup of chlorine bleach and 3.5 Litres of water until the stains disappear, checking it periodically. After any such vigorous cleaning, give the piece a hot, soapy bath.
After washing
Dry enamelware thoroughly inside and out because water can encourage corrosion of the steel core. If you are putting away enamelware bowls or tumblers by stacking them, be sure they have come close to room temperature first. The steel core expands and contracts at different temperatures and all stacked pieces should be roughly the same temperature.
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