topic Re: WARNING RUINED TABLE in Kitchen

WARNING RUINED TABLE

Tdq410 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:09:48 GMT

I do not get into temptations that much. I bought a few pieces a few years ago that chipped and "crazed". I made a few posts about them. But, recently I had one out that was intact.I used it, washed and dried it, then layed it on my dining room table. I was distracted by my kids and left it there over night. Where the bottom ring was not glazed on the dish does not dry right away. They all seem to be made this way. But, that ring left a place on my dining room table will not come off. Magic erasers cleaners etc. What a mess... I will not be using what is left of those pieces and wish to warn you about this. The ring is white like the color of the bottom of the dish. I am a bit angry about it. My table IS NOT CHEAP. But, do not wish for this to happen to anyone else. Just to let you know.. Peace...

Re: WARNING RUINED TABLE

lynnzzz — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:15:26 GMT

I wonder if it is just a wet ring and it will dry out? Hope so! Keep us posted.

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Tdq410 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:17:26 GMT

On 11/24/2014 lynnzzz said: I wonder if it is just a wet ring and it will dry out? Hope so! Keep us posted.

No, it happened a couple of weeks ago. I just now got around to posting this...

Re: WARNING RUINED TABLE

Kachina624 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:20:55 GMT

I think all stoneware is made this way. If they glazed the area where the item rests on a flat surface, the glaze would stick to the kiln and they would be able to get it out. Examine your other glazed bakeware and see if it's made the same way.

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ECBG — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:21:50 GMT

Hon, a lot of times you can rub mayonaise (be generous) into a water ring and the oil will go down and lift up the water. Leave it on over night, It costs about $200.00 to $500.00 here to get a table top refinished. I do know gravy will bleach one right out, so I always have the gravy bowl on a platter!

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Tdq410 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:23:34 GMT

On 11/24/2014 kachina624 said: I think all stoneware is made this way. If they glazed the area where the item rests on a flat surface, the glaze would stick to the kiln and they would be able to get it out. Examine your other glazed bakeware and see if it's made the same way.

Mostly my things are glass and porcelain. I do not own any other ceramic kind of bakeware. But, I just wanted to give everyone a heads up to be careful...

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Tdq410 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:25:37 GMT

On 11/24/2014 ECBG said:
Hon, a lot of times you can rub mayonaise (be generous) into a water ring and the oil will go down and lift up the water. Leave it on over night, It costs about $200.00 to $500.00 here to get a table top refinished. I do know gravy will bleach one right out, so I always have the gravy bowl on a platter!

Thank you. I will try it..

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RedTop — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:38:09 GMT

Yes to restoring the table with simple mayonnaise. Be generous, let sit overnight, then wipe away with a soft cloth. Lemon oil also works.

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Tdq410 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:39:59 GMT

On 11/24/2014 RedTop said: Yes to restoring the table with simple mayonnaise. Be generous, let sit overnight, then wipe away with a soft cloth. Lemon oil also works.

I will try the mayo tonight. I have lemon oil too. Thanks for the info...

Re: WARNING RUINED TABLE

peachesncream — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 02:26:09 GMT

Wow, I'm so sorry that happened! I hope the mayo works.

I've discovered that most stoneware has this feature - that there is a bare ring around the bottom of the casserole, platter, etc. It absorbs water when you wash the dish. (

To prevent this, after washing, turn the item upside down on a dish cloth. Let it sit a day or more. That will dry out the area completely.

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Kay SD — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 02:52:13 GMT

I've had too luck with Tibet Almond sticks--you can get them on Amazon or any hardware store. I have no idea how they work, but they do.

Stoneware has to have a place where moisture can escape so it doesn't explode during the final firing process when the glaze is being melted onto the clay. That's not the case with Pyrex, which is glass, or metal, of course, or some porcelain clay items, because porcelain is fired initially at higher temperatures than you can use with stoneware. I don't think this is a defect in the Temptations items, but just how stoneware works. But it sure can be upsetting to damage a cherished piece of furniture.

Re: WARNING RUINED TABLE

Tdq410 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 03:58:57 GMT

Thanks ...I just probably will not use it anymore. I have kids to run after and do not want anymore goofs. There are only two more left in tact anyway...

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Kathlen — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 04:16:16 GMT

Do you normally put plates/dishes directly onto wood tables? I always use a pad to avoid damage.

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Nadine — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 04:19:22 GMT

I totally saved a dresser using mayo, I had water rings on the dresser and figured it was ruined , couldn't believe how the mayo fixed it.

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Tdq410 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 04:48:10 GMT

On 11/24/2014 Kathleen said:
Do you normally put plates/dishes directly onto wood tables? I always use a pad to avoid damage.

Not when I am serving hot food. I use things under the serving dishes. This was clean and I was going to put it in a China cabinet. My kid did something making me put it down. I did not remember it until the next morning when I saw it. I like looking at our table when we eat. Then, I cover it between meals. It is just my grand ma and mom did when I was growing up. It was uncovered due to dinner clean up and I had yet to replace a clean table cloth.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 05:09:20 GMT

Thanks for the warning, Tamra. Sounds like this wouldn't have happened if you hadn't been distracted. I hope the mayo idea works.

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Tdq410 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 05:20:50 GMT

On 11/24/2014 ValuSkr said:
Thanks for the warning, Tamra. Sounds like this wouldn't have happened if you hadn't been distracted. I hope the mayo idea works.

Being distracted happens when you have kids...I have never had this problem before with my other dishes...no more of this kind for me. Peace.

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Mominohio — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:44:19 GMT

So sorry you experienced this, and I feel your pain, as the same thing happened to me,but the piece was another brand of stoneware.

That unglazed ring on the bottom of a piece does hold water, even when thoroughly hand dried. I set a small plate on and antique buffet and had the dreaded water ring. I was so mad at myself, as I should have known better. I used one of those furniture markers for when you have scratches or dings, and it hid it somewhat, but may try the mayo thing as well.

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Tdq410 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 19:14:50 GMT

Thanks guys for the mayo tip ! It has taken 80 % of it out and then I buffed it with orange oil (out of lemon) and then cleaned the table down with olive oil. You can barely see it. I'll try it again after my guests leave who arrive tonight for the holiday. Hopefully with more work it will go all the way out.. Happy Thanks giving!

Re: WARNING RUINED TABLE

mousiegirl — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 19:20:42 GMT

Try using toothpaste. A hot dish left a ring on my table, and the toothpaste removed it. It takes some elbow grease, but it does work.