Min Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I read the care instructions from a very well respected potter who also formulated the earthenware clay which he uses and the said instructions are for. I have never come across one particular bit that he is recommending, is this common practice for earthenware functional pots? The clay is available commercially, ^04. excerpt: “Clay pottery when used for cooking can over time absorb oil, so every so often wash your clay pots with vinegar and rub with a paste of salt or baking soda. I rub my pots with a lemon cut in half and let the juice penetrate into the clay, this seems to prevent any sour oil smell from developing.†Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavy Fire Studios Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I'm too chickenbutt to try and make cookware out of clay. I love my terracotta, but I'm not brave! I have heard that is the appropriate way to clean TC pots, though. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I have had an unglazed earthenware baking dish ...Rommertorf (?) ... For more years than I care to state and have never done anything more than use a plastic scrubber on it. It is very unattractive with stains etc ... but I have never noticed any odor or taste transfer. I believe they have cleaning instructions if you need it to look good but have never done it. I also do not show it to anyone ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy pots Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I have clay pizza pans that I wash with hot water. They are stored near the floor & even the dog doesn't snif or lick them. I also have bread pans & I just line them with tin foil when stored, again no smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobS Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 If you want it really clean, run it through a self-cleaning cycle in your oven or include it in a bisque load. This will remove all the lovely non stick "seasoning" that has developed over the years, but it will be like brand new. I have a 30 year old pizza stone that gets this treatment every few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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