Polished Aluminium

Not recommended for the dishwasher

Hand wash with a soft sponge, mild soap and water

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots

Do not leave aluminum in standing water

To prevent stains, remove all food and liquid after use

Just prior to serving, wipe or spray with vegetable oil to act as a barrier against highly acidic or salty foods

Metal polishes are not recommended for aluminum

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Stainless Steel, Bronze

Not recommended for dishwasher

Hand wash with a soft sponge, mild soap and water

Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed overnight

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven 

Stainless Steel, Nickelplate

Not recommended for dishwasher

Hand wash with a soft sponge, mild soap and water

Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed overnight

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Nickelplate

Not recommended for dishwasher

Hand wash with a soft sponge, mild soap and water

Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed overnight

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Burnished Copper with Gold Cladding

Not recommended for dishwasher

Recommended for dry foods only

Wipe immediately after use with a soft damp cloth

Do not soak

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots

Do not use solvents, ammonia or any household soaps and cleaners

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Goldplate, Stainless Steel

Not recommended for dishwasher

Hand wash with a soft sponge, mild soap and water

Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed overnight

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Silverplate

Avoid extended contact with reactive foods such as undiluted lemon juice, salt, mayonnaise or egg

Hand wash silverplate promptly after use with a soft sponge, mild soap and water.

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents.

Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or toxic dips

May be placed in the dishwasher

Dishwashers with “delicate” or “china” cycle settings are recommended

Load the dishwasher with the handles of the forks and spoons pointing down and the knife handles up

Do not run through a heat drying or rinse-hold cycle

To avoid tarnishing dry silverplate before storing in silver chest or felt bag

Polish as desired

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Blackened Stainless Steel

Wash immediately after use

Blackened Stainless Steel is dishwasher safe but will cause blackening to mellow over time.

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents

Dishwashers with “delicate” or “china” cycle settings are recommended

Do not run through a heat drying or rinse-hold cycle

Load the dishwasher with the handles of the forks and spoons pointing down and the knife handles up

To maintain original patina, hand wash using soft sponge and dry with a soft cloth

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spotting and pitting

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Oxidized Bronze

Recommended for dry foods only

Not recommended for the dishwasher

Wipe with soft damp cloth and dry immediately with soft cloth to avoid Spots

Do not soak in water

Do not use solvents, ammonia or any household soaps and cleaners

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Black Iron

Wipe with a soft sponge and water

Dry immediately with a soft cloth

Not recommended for the dishwasher

Do not leave iron in standing water

Metal polishes are not recommended for Iron

Stainless Steel and Oxidized Bronzed

Not recommended for dishwasher

Hand wash with mild soap, a soft sponge and water

Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed overnight

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents

Stainless Steel will not tarnish and is considered ideal for frequent use

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Stainless Steel and Aluminum

Not recommended for dishwasher

Hand wash with mild soap, a soft sponge and water

Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed overnight

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents

Stainless steel will not tarnish and is considered ideal for frequent use

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Polished Stainless Steel and Ebony Wood

Hand wash with mild soap, a soft sponge and water

Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed overnight

Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents

Stainless steel will not tarnish and is considered ideal for frequent use

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Silverplate and Ebony Stained Teak

Avoid extended contact with reactive foods such as undiluted lemon juice, salt, mayonnaise or egg

Not recommended for dishwasher

Hand wash silver plate promptly after use with a soft sponge, mild soap and water

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or toxic dips.

Dry silver plate before storing to avoid tarnishing  

Silver plate that is not used regularly should be stored in a silver chest or felt bag

As with all metal, never place in microwave oven

Ceramics

Michael Aram ceramics are microwave-safe

Avoid sliding pieces over each other when storing to prevent scratching, breaking or chipping

Protective pads or towels are helpful in avoiding scratching

Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is always the safest way to wash your dishes.

Hand washing is a good precaution against scratching, chipping, abrading, and cracking

Suggestions for hand washing Ceramics

Use a plastic basin as a cushion against a hard metal sink

Do not overload the basin or sink

Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents

Avoid abrasive cleaners

Do not leave in the sink or basin for a long period of time

Suggestions for Dishwashing Ceramics

Dishwashers with “delicate” or “china” cycle settings are recommended

Do not run through a heat drying or rinse-hold cycle

Avoid any detergents with lemon or other acidic agents

Do not unload from dishwasher while the pieces are still hot