Comments on: How to Remove Stains from your Antique China, Pottery and Porcelain http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain Get the Most from Your Antiques & Collectibles Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Karrie heat treating ceramics http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-180858 Karrie heat treating ceramics Wed, 15 May 2013 15:09:54 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-180858 I had no idea you could use peroxide for this! I'm so excited to learn this because there are so many ways I can use it now. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea you could use peroxide for this! I’m so excited to learn this because there are so many ways I can use it now. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Ergonomically Egotistical http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-154469 Ergonomically Egotistical Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:40:08 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-154469 Hi I am so lucky to have found this post ... I found a wonderful 18th century canister piece that is un-chipped or cracked. I wish I could post a picture for you to see although it is highly stained with dark brown spots. I bought the piece in Mississippi while on vacation for 6 bucks. I was considering restoration but now I think I think I can restore it myself ! Thanks for the post ! Hi I am so lucky to have found this post … I found a wonderful 18th century canister piece that is un-chipped or cracked. I wish I could post a picture for you to see although it is highly stained with dark brown spots. I bought the piece in Mississippi while on vacation for 6 bucks. I was considering restoration but now I think I think I can restore it myself ! Thanks for the post !

]]> By: pam http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-136944 pam Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:30:20 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-136944 Has anyone tried opalescence, or another bleaching agent for teeth? I think they are a strong hydrogen peroxide product and already in a paste type form. They also come in tubes that keep it fresh and easy to apply to small spots of discoloration. I haven't tried it, but wonder if anyone else has. Has anyone tried opalescence, or another bleaching agent for teeth? I think they are a strong hydrogen peroxide product and already in a paste type form. They also come in tubes that keep it fresh and easy to apply to small spots of discoloration. I haven’t tried it, but wonder if anyone else has.

]]> By: Gee http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-135838 Gee Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:47:00 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-135838 My Wedgewood platter is stained and crazed ,and as mentioned before, it is probably from meat fat. It was fine when put away but haven't used for long while. How about trying Efferdent or another denture cleaner instead of the "Stain Away" Judy mentioned. Anybody tried it??? My Wedgewood platter is stained and crazed ,and as mentioned before, it is probably from meat fat. It was fine when put away but haven’t used for long while. How about trying Efferdent or another denture cleaner instead of the “Stain Away” Judy mentioned. Anybody tried it???

]]> By: Michael J http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-134176 Michael J Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:02:39 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-134176 Love these ideas, but what can you do for an antique porcelain clock? The crazing isn't too bad, but I would like to clean it. Any ideas? Love these ideas, but what can you do for an antique porcelain clock? The crazing isn’t too bad, but I would like to clean it. Any ideas?

]]> By: B Christopher http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-119927 B Christopher Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:47:01 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-119927 I own a full compliment of Wedgewood China,some pieces have discoloration..most have this crazing and some w/stains. I understand crazing comes with age(lol). My question is does this diminish the value of the settings? I own a full compliment of Wedgewood China,some pieces have discoloration..most have this crazing and some w/stains. I understand crazing comes with age(lol). My question is does this diminish the value of the settings?

]]> By: Mary http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-115829 Mary Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:23:21 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-115829 Please do not confuse 40 VOLUME hydrogen peroxide as 40 PERCENT HP. 40 vol like you buy at the beauty supply is about 12% HP. You can buy 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide at some health stores, but be warned it can cause burns (and some say bad ones) if used undiluted. I would hate to see someone misreading this buying 35% (since that's as close to 40% they could find), when in reality they are looking for 12% hp. Please do not confuse 40 VOLUME hydrogen peroxide as 40 PERCENT HP. 40 vol like you buy at the beauty supply is about 12% HP. You can buy 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide at some health stores, but be warned it can cause burns (and some say bad ones) if used undiluted.

I would hate to see someone misreading this buying 35% (since that’s as close to 40% they could find), when in reality they are looking for 12% hp.

]]> By: Judie Chapman http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-114928 Judie Chapman Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:59:03 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-114928 Tried all the solutions on all the websites, and found one that's terrific. STAIN AWAY denture cleaner. Comes in granulated form at any drugstore. About $6.00. Take a piece of toilet tissue the size of the stain, apply and dampen so it sticks in place. Sprinkle with a little Stain Away and re-wet with tiny droplets so it doesn't run off. It will foam. Let sit for several hours, wet and wipe away. Even works on crazing stains. Tried all the solutions on all the websites, and found one that’s terrific. STAIN AWAY denture cleaner. Comes in granulated form at any drugstore. About $6.00. Take a piece of toilet tissue the size of the stain, apply and dampen so it sticks in place. Sprinkle with a little Stain Away and re-wet with tiny droplets so it doesn’t run off. It will foam. Let sit for several hours, wet and wipe away. Even works on crazing stains.

]]> By: Gary http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-110050 Gary Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:58:28 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-110050 Crazing sounds like a name for a "Shining" sequil lol. Crazing sounds like a name for a “Shining” sequil lol.

]]> By: marilyn http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-109702 marilyn Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:25:51 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-109702 I have used the 40 vol peroxided with additional ammonia added. Soak in covered plastic container...rinse well and bake at low heat in oven. Works like a charm but you need to be really careful and wear rubber gloves at all times! Has anyone else tried this? I have used the 40 vol peroxided with additional ammonia added. Soak in covered plastic container…rinse well and bake at low heat in oven. Works like a charm but you need to be really careful and wear rubber gloves at all times! Has anyone else tried this?

]]> By: maggie turnipseed http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-107417 maggie turnipseed Tue, 01 May 2012 13:51:53 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-107417 Ron, Thank you for your stain removal process. I can't wait to try it! Maggie Ron,
Thank you for your stain removal process. I can’t wait to try it!
Maggie

]]> By: Ron http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-107385 Ron Tue, 01 May 2012 02:12:08 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-107385 The hydrogen peroxide approach didn't work very well for me. On my blog, I've documented two very easy and effective ways of removing stains from fine china. See here: <a href="http://www.roncemer.com/how-to-remove-stains-from-fine-china" rel="nofollow">How to Remove Stains from Fine China</a>. The hydrogen peroxide approach didn’t work very well for me. On my blog, I’ve documented two very easy and effective ways of removing stains from fine china. See here: How to Remove Stains from Fine China.

]]> By: Barbara http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-104873 Barbara Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:41:36 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-104873 Hi, I have a clay hand painted wall plate that has some stains on, probably from the newspaper I once wrapped it with. How can I remove the stains? I prefer not to dip it in peroxide because I don't want to risk it and I don't want to have to wait for so long. I have regular Hydrogen Peroxide and 30% peroxide from a beauty store. Can I try what I have at home to see if it works? Hi, I have a clay hand painted wall plate that has some stains on, probably from the newspaper I once wrapped it with. How can I remove the stains? I prefer not to dip it in peroxide because I don’t want to risk it and I don’t want to have to wait for so long. I have regular Hydrogen Peroxide and 30% peroxide from a beauty store. Can I try what I have at home to see if it works?

]]> By: Derek http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-101555 Derek Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:33:08 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-101555 Just to follow up on food safety: Make sure that you buy "food grade" hydrogen peroxide. The 3% stuff available at a drug store contains "stabilizers" to help prevent breakdown of the hydrogen peroxide. I've also seen 35% H2O2, used for industrial applications, that also has stabilizers added. These stabilizers are not "good eats". If you use food grade H2O2 it does breakdown as Frances says so we should be all set. Just to follow up on food safety: Make sure that you buy “food grade” hydrogen peroxide. The 3% stuff available at a drug store contains “stabilizers” to help prevent breakdown of the hydrogen peroxide. I’ve also seen 35% H2O2, used for industrial applications, that also has stabilizers added. These stabilizers are not “good eats”. If you use food grade H2O2 it does breakdown as Frances says so we should be all set.

]]> By: Frances http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-100402 Frances Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:06:21 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-100402 In answer to those asking about the safety of items treated with hydrogen peroxide, I am a paper conservator and this bleach is sometimes used (by trained professionals only!!) to remove stains in paper. Hydrogen peroxide, or H2O2, oxidizes, in the presence of air, to become H2O + O, in other words, water and oxygen. So, in my opinion, I would think that dishes would be safe to use after bleaching, although I would definitely wash them first! In answer to those asking about the safety of items treated with hydrogen peroxide, I am a paper conservator and this bleach is sometimes used (by trained professionals only!!) to remove stains in paper. Hydrogen peroxide, or H2O2, oxidizes, in the presence of air, to become H2O + O, in other words, water and oxygen. So, in my opinion, I would think that dishes would be safe to use after bleaching, although I would definitely wash them first!

]]> By: Jan http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-100152 Jan Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:14:17 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-100152 This method is miraculous! I have just brought a piece of Booths Real Old Willow pottery back to its former glory after soaking for about 10 days in 35% hydrogen peroxide (I don't think 40% is available in the UK). The white glaze is gleaming and as promised the gilding hasn't been affected. Thanks Maggie! This method is miraculous! I have just brought a piece of Booths Real Old Willow pottery back to its former glory after soaking for about 10 days in 35% hydrogen peroxide (I don’t think 40% is available in the UK). The white glaze is gleaming and as promised the gilding hasn’t been affected. Thanks Maggie!

]]> By: Derek http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-99439 Derek Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:12:54 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-99439 Maggie, thank you for your comments on cleaning antique pottery and porcelain but I have the same question that reply number 1 had. Is the china food safe after treating with hydrogen peroxide? Maggie, thank you for your comments on cleaning antique pottery and porcelain but I have the same question that reply number 1 had. Is the china food safe after treating with hydrogen peroxide?

]]> By: Edward L. Reiman http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-98287 Edward L. Reiman Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:06:16 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-98287 Thanks Maggie, I will keep you posted, I have many hand painted dishes so I will try it on piece not so dear to my heart and see how it goes, I am a hair dresser myself so I have peroxide and can't wait to try this, so my displays will shine more than they already do! :) Eddie Thanks Maggie,
I will keep you posted, I have many hand painted dishes so I will try it on piece not so dear to my heart and see how it goes, I am a hair dresser myself so I have peroxide and can’t wait to try this, so my displays will shine more than they already do! :)
Eddie

]]> By: maggie turnipseed http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-98276 maggie turnipseed Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:15:11 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-98276 While I cannot guarentee the process will not damage a hand painted dish. I have never had any issues with it damaging any pieces. I suggest keeping an eye on it and checking it every day. Another idea would be to only clean areas where there is no design. You can do this using paper towels soaked in the peroxide. Good Luck Eddie, and let me know what progress you make! While I cannot guarentee the process will not damage a hand painted dish. I have never had any issues with it damaging any pieces. I suggest keeping an eye on it and checking it every day. Another idea would be to only clean areas where there is no design. You can do this using paper towels soaked in the peroxide. Good Luck Eddie, and let me know what progress you make!

]]> By: Eddie http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/how-remove-stains-your-antique-china-pottery-and-porcelain/comment-page-1#comment-98198 Eddie Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:22:22 +0000 http://blog.worthpoint.com/?p=1936115#comment-98198 Hello, I have recently acquired an old celery set and some other various china that is hand painted, is the peroxide treament safe to use on hand painted pieces I feel they could be some real show pieces even more than they are but I don't want to risk removing the decoration. Thanks Eddie Hello,

I have recently acquired an old celery set and some other various china that is hand painted, is the peroxide treament safe to use on hand painted pieces I feel they could be some real show pieces even more than they are but I don’t want to risk removing the decoration.

Thanks
Eddie

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