Wet a cotton cloth with rubbing alcohol. Alternately, dip the cloth in a solution of ten parts denatured alcohol, eight parts water (distilled or deionized) and one part non-detergent household ammonia. Wipe the wet cloth over stains, grease or dirt build-up.








Perform this step on stubborn stains before proceeding to soak the item in soap and water.
Ammonia can cause a chemical reaction to surfaces with unstable glazing. If in doubt, don’t use ammonia.
Make sure to wear gloves!

, Dampen a cloth with acetone, De-Solv-it spray, or Goo Gone. Rub the moistened cloth on any areas with glue or sticker marks. Follow this up by buffing with a soft cloth.








Make sure to wear gloves.
Don’t try this technique on any areas where your pottery has been repaired.
 Put a bit of metal polish, such as Noxon, on a rag. Rub the moistened rag on the markings. Apply significant pressure as you rub. Buff the pottery clean with a dry part of the rag.








Alternately, try using “Barkeeper’s Friend” with warm water and a sponge, or use a pencil eraser.
 Soak your pottery in white vinegar for at least a day or two. Rub the mineral buildup daily using a butter knife to gently break up buildup. Wash the pottery with soap and warm water once you’ve achieved clean pottery. Soak the pottery in tap water to get rid of the vinegar odor.








Try this for lime, calcium or rust stains.
 Wet clean rags with 40% hydrogen peroxide. Wrap your pottery with the rags. Place the wrapped pottery in a sealed bag. Re-soak the rags every few days.








The process is complete when the crazing has lightened to your satisfaction.
Spot treat with alcohol.
Remove adhesive marks.
Treat silver marks.
Clean mineral deposits.
Treat darkened crazing.
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