Royal Albert Fine Bone China is steeped in heritage and vintage credibility, Royal Albert takes great pride in delivering attention to detail and exquisite styling.
“What is the difference between porcelain and bone china?
High quality fine bone china contains at least 30% bone ash, enabling thin, walled pieces to be made with a more delicate appearance and translucency compared to porcelain, and allowing for greater chip resistance and durability. It also has warmer hues, whereas porcelain tends to be brighter. “
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Fine Bone China is made from up to 36% bone ash and dries out. You need to soak your china in water for up to an hour at least once per year to avoid it becoming brittle and cracking.
Royal Albert Tea Set Care Guide and 10 Essential Tips
Thinking of having tea time with your special loved ones anytime soon? You don’t have to be English to enjoy the idea of enjoying a cup of tea with your friends or loved ones.
What better way to enjoy your afternoon tea time with your friends and loved ones than having your Royal Albert tea set ready to impress them.
Royal Albert offer more than beautiful floral designs and pretty pastels and unique patterns.
If you own a Royal Albert teacup then you know how valuable and precious piece they are to have that’s why they need extra care to maintain and clean.
Following these simple and easy ways to clean and maintain your Royal Albert tea set to keep them looking new will let you enjoy and create more good memories with them for many years to come.
How to clean your Royal Albert tea set
Tea is a wonderful beverage that is enjoyed by many today whether English or not. If you favor drinking your favorite tea with your Royal Albert bone china tea ware, then you’ll know that stains on them are inevitable and can easily build up over time.
Just as you are ready to deal with the stains, you’ll notice that removing them will not be that simple because stains can be stubborn and hard to remove.
Fortunately, there’s an easy fix for this.
Heres’s how to care for and clean your fine bone china.
1. Tea and coffee removal.
What you’ll need:
Vinegar and baking soda or salt.
Step 1: Wash China cups, saucers, and teapots after use.
Step 2: Wet the cup with vinegar.
Step 3: Dampen a soft all-purpose dishcloth with water.
Step 4: Dip the rag to the baking powder or salt.
Step 5: Gently wipe out the stain.
Step 6: Rinse your fine bone china in warm water not hot with mild detergent.
2. How to remove brown stains
What you’ll need:
Vinegar and salt
Step 1: Rub a solution of equal parts of vinegar and salt.
Step 2: You can use an all-purpose soft sponge to gently remove the stubborn brown stains.
Step 3: Rinse with warm water and mild detergent.
3. How to clean gold-rimmed Royal Albert saucers and cups.
What you’ll need:
Mild liquid dishwashing soap and baking soda.
Step 1: Wash the plates and cups with warm water. and mild liquid dishwashing to remove food residue in them.
Step 2: Use a soft sponge to remove the food and beverage residue out from your Royal Albert saucers and cups.
Step 3: If food stains are still in your gold-rimmed cups and saucers, try gently rubbing the rim with baking soda.
Step 4: Wash with mild liquid dishwashing soap completely.
Step 5: Dry with a clean cloth. (I use kitchen towel)
4. How to remove metal marks on your Royal Albert bone china
If metal utensils leave mark on your fine bone Chinaware, gently rub it with a soft sponge. Just be careful to avoid rubbing the decorative trim.
Additional tips to care for your Royal Albert tea set.
1. Do not wash or rinse with hot water. Hot water can lead to crazing which means small lines and cracks in the glaze.
2. If your china is already crazed, do not serve food like butter, fruit, cheese, and cream as they can cause stains along the crack lines.
3. Do not use a dishwasher for your fine bone china. Exposing it to a dishwasher will not show the negative effects initially but over the course of time, the patterns and gold trim will begin to wear
4. Hand washing is the best option in cleaning and protecting your Royal Albert tea set investment.
5. It’s better to wash your Royal Albert pieces one at a time and never overcrowd them in the sink as it will increase the risk of chips and cracks.
6. Never wash china in an aluminum pan or allow it to come in contact with any aluminum utensils. Aluminum rubbing can create grey, pencil-thin lines that are impossible to remove.
7. Pieces with gold or silver trim must not be used in microwaves.
8. Royal Albert bone china should not be used for cooking purposes.
9. Cups should not be stacked when stored as this may weaken the handle.
10. Always use a soft sponge in cleaning your Royal Albert tea set as they are very delicate pieces.
5 reasons to enjoy tea time using your Royal Albert bone china
Now that you know how to clean your precious Royal Albert fine china, you are now ready to enjoy having tea time and tea parties.
What’s not to love about tea time? It’s not only a way to break up a long tiring day but also a fine excuse to be away with our computers for a while and indulge in some good old-fashioned conversations. To add to that, tea parties have a great gathering of finger foods.
Frequently asked questions
1. Can I use bleach when cleaning my Royal Albert tea cup and saucer?
No, because it can cause irreparable damage to the glaze.
2. Can you wash fine china in the dishwasher?
If the china is manufactured 30 years ago and if stated by the manufacturer that it is safe for dishwashing, then it’s alright to clean it in the dishwasher. Generally, it is not safe for dishwashing because the heat is too hot and the detergent is too abrasive.
3. What’s the best way to dry fine china?
You can air dry then give a finishing rub down with a soft, clean towel or cloth.
Having a Royal Albert tea set is an investment to make. It is a very delicate piece that needs extra care in cleaning and maintaining to make it last for many years.
