11 1/2" SQ

Dinnerware

Enjoy your Fitz and Floyd Dinnerware. Make it a part of your everyday life. Don't "save" it for special occasions. There are several types of material such as bone china, porcelain and earthenware. Distinctive Fitz and Floyd Dinnerware and salad plates are designed for today’s creative consumers encouraging them to mix and match our product to express their own lifestyles. Good care should provide you with years of lasting enjoyment.

•Hand washing is the best way to fully insure the longevity of your dinnerware’s beauty. It is especially recommended for the frequent use of dinnerware trimmed in gold or platinum.
•Do not overload the sink; only wash a few pieces at a time.
•Never place dinnerware in contact with a direct flame or subject it to extreme temperature changes.
•Harsh heavy-duty detergents, scouring powders, and steel wool pads are abrasive and should never be used on dinnerware.
•Fitz and Floyd Dinnerware is dishwasher-safe. When washing Fitz and Floyd Dinnerware in the dishwasher, use a mild, non-citrus liquid or powder detergent. Load dishes securely on racks so that the pieces do not touch, and so they can not be dislodged by water action. Ensure that the dishwasher is in good working condition and has no exposed metal racks. Also ensure that metal objects (pots, pans, utensils) do not come in contact with the dinnerware. Use a mild wash cycle, and let pieces cool before removing.
•When stacking dishes for storage, put a cushion between each piece to prevent the surface from being scratched by the piece above it. Store you Dinnerware in an area with sufficient space so that the pieces don't touch shelves or other pieces. You can purchase separators and zippered china protectors to store dinnerware or simply use napkins, paper towels or coffee filters.

Dinnerware (Gold-Banded or Other Metallic Decoration)

The best preventative maintenance for tarnish is use. The more frequently you use your dinnerware, the less chance it will have to tarnish.

•Drying by hand immediately after washing will also help to prevent from tarnish.
•Never place gold-banded or other metallic decoration in a microwave, unless specified on the backstamp. •Tarnish (discoloration) of banding can be caused in many ways: hard water with a high iron and/or manganese content, rust in interior plumbing or dishwasher parts, or contact with chemicals or chemical fumes in the environment.

Metal Marks

Occasionally, dark streaks may be found on the surface of your china from contact with kitchen utensils, aluminum foil trays or other metal objects. Apply a small amount of a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser, such as Bon Ami, using a soft, wet cloth or sponge.

Stains from Coffee, Tea, etc.

Stains can result from allowing coffee, tea or certain foods to stand on china. If possible, rinse promptly after use. Should stains develop, we recommend the following:
•Apply a non-abrasive cleanser with a sponge or cloth, rubbing gently.
•Or, make a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 8 parts water. Allow stained pieces to soak in the solution for approximately one hour, then wash, rinse, and dry