| Caring for Your Capodimonte |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
Capodimonte offers many home décor pieces that once set around your house will need to be
cleaned, like everything else in your home, on a regular basis.
Because Capodimonte is more delicate than many of your home décor items, the cleaning must
also be delicate. Using a clean, dry brush that is very soft, you simply wipe gently around the
piece. A soft damp cloth can also be used. It is important to remember that detergents will destroy
the finish on most Capodimonte.
A new soft toothbrush or make up brush can be used to reach the tight areas, like in
and around flower petals and leaves.
When I first purchased Capodimonte and did not know the rules of cleaning, I
decided that I would just throw a couple pieces in the dishwasher. I figured that
if I put the dishwasher on the “China” setting that I would be safe and that the pieces
would come out nice and sparkling clean. Oops! Was I ever wrong! It was
definitely a lesson learned the hard way.
Now I understand that the cleaning of Capodimonte is a more serious, yet not difficult, chore. It is
a chore made easier if you dust your Capodimonte pieces on a regular basis. Remember, these
pieces collect dust just as much as any other home decoration that you have.
Try to keep your Capodimonte out of the direct sunlight. Sunlight can bleach the colors of the
pieces, just like it can bleach out carpets, upholstery and drapes.
If you develop a stain in your pieces, dab a little bit of hydrogen peroxide on the stain. Most of the
stain should “bubble” away. Just remember to clean the area that had the hydrogen peroxide was
on with a soft, damp cloth.
If you faithfully dust your Capodimonte pieces, no major cleaning should ever be needed. If you
forget to dust in and around all the little cracks and crevices, major cleaning will be needed at
some point. Just remember: Never, ever, ever put your Capodimonte in the dishwasher.
cleaned, like everything else in your home, on a regular basis.
Because Capodimonte is more delicate than many of your home décor items, the cleaning must
also be delicate. Using a clean, dry brush that is very soft, you simply wipe gently around the
piece. A soft damp cloth can also be used. It is important to remember that detergents will destroy
the finish on most Capodimonte.
A new soft toothbrush or make up brush can be used to reach the tight areas, like in
and around flower petals and leaves.
When I first purchased Capodimonte and did not know the rules of cleaning, I
decided that I would just throw a couple pieces in the dishwasher. I figured that
if I put the dishwasher on the “China” setting that I would be safe and that the pieces
would come out nice and sparkling clean. Oops! Was I ever wrong! It was
definitely a lesson learned the hard way.
Now I understand that the cleaning of Capodimonte is a more serious, yet not difficult, chore. It is
a chore made easier if you dust your Capodimonte pieces on a regular basis. Remember, these
pieces collect dust just as much as any other home decoration that you have.
Try to keep your Capodimonte out of the direct sunlight. Sunlight can bleach the colors of the
pieces, just like it can bleach out carpets, upholstery and drapes.
If you develop a stain in your pieces, dab a little bit of hydrogen peroxide on the stain. Most of the
stain should “bubble” away. Just remember to clean the area that had the hydrogen peroxide was
on with a soft, damp cloth.
If you faithfully dust your Capodimonte pieces, no major cleaning should ever be needed. If you
forget to dust in and around all the little cracks and crevices, major cleaning will be needed at
some point. Just remember: Never, ever, ever put your Capodimonte in the dishwasher.
 |  |  |
 | |  | |  | |  |
| Copyright 2002 - 2009 All rights Reserved |
