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How to Remove Utensil Marks on Pottery

By Home & Garden Last updated Sunday, May/05/2024

1). Place a towel in the sink to protect against breakage before you start working with good pottery or dinnerware.
2). Select a piece of dinnerware or pottery with utensil marks and wet the area of the mark with a little water.
3). Sprinkle some household cleanser on a cloth or sponge. The household cleanser must contain oxalic acid in order to work on utensil marks on pottery. Zud and Barkeeper's Friend are two products containing oxalic acid that will work to remove utensil marks. These products also work for porcelain and enamel.
4). Rub the marked area gently with the cloth or sponge using a circular motion. Let the item soak a few minutes if the utensil marks are still visible after some rubbing.
5). Rinse with clear water. If this is dinnerware used for eating, be sure to wash with soap and water before use. Throw away the sponge or cloth so it does not transfer oxalic acid to your dinner dishes.

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