Melamine is a great choice for dinnerware and tabletop accessories products. Lightweight and colorful, you can find melamine dining supplies in a variety of shapes and sizes. Melamine plates and bowls as well as tabletop accessories like melamine ramekins are a popular choice for dining halls, buffets, serving lines and banquets because of its break resistance. There are also many newer melamine dinnerware products that have a China like feel without the concern of chipping or breakage.
Although it is exceptionally durable, melamine dinnerware needs some special care to maintain its appearance. To keep the color and shine of your melamine dinnerware, here are some easy-to-follow tips for washing and caring for your melamine.
Always do this:
Rinse soiled melamine dinnerware as quickly as possible.
To prevent staining, presoak any melamine dinnerware.
Wipe away excess food with a soft sponge or cloth.
Wash your melamine with the three-sink method or in a commercial dishwasher.
Never do this:
Leave acidic foods like tomatoes or vinegar and oil dressing on melamine for long periods of time.
Expose melamine to extreme heat.
Use melamine in the microwave.
Use scouring pads or scrub with steel wool.
Clean or sanitize melamine with bleach.
