Caring for ceramics and cotton
How we wash and dry the Day Marker Cup, the Sun Ceramic Dish and our cotton cloths, so they stay out and stay in use.
Our objects are made to stay out on the counter and be used every day. A little care keeps the glaze glossy and the cotton soft. This is how we look after ours. Each object's page has its own care notes too, and if they differ from anything here, follow the page.
The cup and the dish
- Wash the Day Marker Cup before you use it for the first time.
- Hand wash in warm, soapy water with a soft sponge. Skip scouring pads, which can dull a glossy glaze.
- Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Let a cold cup come to room temperature before you pour in anything very hot.
- Dry each piece fully before stacking it or putting it away.
- Keep the Sun Ceramic Dish on a dry, level surface. If it holds a bar of soap, pour off any water that collects underneath and let both dry between uses. The bar keeps its shape and the glaze stays clear.
The cloths
- Wash the Evening Cloth and the Morning Cloth before first use, and with similar colors for the first few washes.
- Machine wash warm. Skip fabric softener: it coats the cotton loops and leaves terry feeling flat and less absorbent.
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry. A quick shake before drying lifts the loops again.
- Between uses, hang the cloth open rather than folded so it dries all the way through.
- Lavender and coral may soften a little over many washes. That's normal for dyed cotton.
The tray
The tray is powder-coated. Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth, dry it, and keep abrasive cleaners away from the finish.
Questions about a particular piece? Get in touch and we'll help.
