Washing Your Dinnerware
Dishwasher Guidelines
- Place on the top rack with space between pieces
- Use a gentle or china cycle when available
- Avoid high-heat drying cycles
- Use a mild, phosphate-free detergent
Hand Washing (Recommended for Fine China)
- Use warm (not hot) water with mild dish soap
- Wash one piece at a time to prevent chipping
- Use a soft sponge or cloth — avoid abrasive scrubbers
- Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft towel
Never use these on your Lenox dinnerware:
- Steel wool or abrasive scrubbers
- Bleach or harsh chemicals
- Citrus-based cleaners
Storing Your Dinnerware
Stacking Plates
- Place felt, foam, or paper dividers between plates
- Stack no more than 6-8 plates to avoid pressure damage
- Stack like sizes together (dinner with dinner, etc.)
Cups & Bowls
- Hang cups on hooks or store right-side up
- Don't stack cups inside each other
- Store bowls nested with dividers between
Microwave Safety
Most Lenox dinnerware is microwave safe, with one important exception:
Microwave Safe
- Butterfly Meadow
- French Perle
- Profile
- Bay Colors
NOT Microwave Safe
- Opal Innocence (platinum)
- Federal Platinum
- Any gold or silver banded pieces