posted on April 10, 2010 12:56:10 PM
I bot a whole set of Mikasa China this morning. There are black smudges in the white center of some of the plates. They are not scratches. Any ideas on how I can get them off?
TIA
posted on April 10, 2010 01:25:21 PM
Neva: Are the smudges on top of or under the glaze? If on top of glaze, have you tried the usual soap and water method? If that hasn't worked, others here will have good suggestions, I'm sure. ~Adele
posted on April 10, 2010 01:29:49 PM
I think they are on top. I tried soap and water, Mr. Clean sponge, and also sprayed Awesome but nothing takes it off. tnx Adele
posted on April 10, 2010 03:18:39 PM
Mr Clean is very abrasive. Don't use it on anything that will show scratches. It may take a lot of elbow grease, but use Maas or Simichrome polish.
posted on April 10, 2010 04:11:59 PM
One of the best products I have found for taking smudges off of almost anything is Goof Off. Try a small amount first, to be sure it will not harm. But I swear by that stuff.
Windex also works wonders when you think you might need something stronger.
posted on April 10, 2010 06:43:54 PM
Just an after-thought because the dilemma has been solved - I might have tried soaking the item in diluted bleach - could this create more harm?
posted on April 10, 2010 07:02:26 PM
I tried a little bleach on one plate but it did nothing. I had a 12 piece set of china to do and it was a lot of work but they are sparkling now. Thanks again for your advice everyone.
posted on April 11, 2010 07:14:37 AM
I run across those nasty black marks quite often. They are usually caused by something metalic rubbing on the plate/bowl/cup surface.
Since the mark is metal, a fine abrasive will always take it off. (provided you rub hard enought)
posted on April 11, 2010 08:53:41 AM
I am wondering if it caused from the plates being stacked and the one above has metal in the mix and it is causing it
