What is the initial treatment necessary before use?
Each item must be filled to about two thirds full with a half and half mixture of warm water and full cream milk. Then place in a hot oven until the liquid is just short of boiling, reduce the heat and leave in for a further 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, empty the liquid and allow to cool. Then wash normally with detergent, dry and then it is ready for use. This procedure seals the natural tiny pores on the surface of the clay and results in the item being longer wearing and being easier to clean.
