Tip two:
Before you begin washing your china be sure to line the bottom of your sink, and if appropriate the bar that divides your sink in two, with a rubber mat. This will help prevent chips and scratches that can be caused by the china coming into contact with the bottom of the sink. Also when you are washing china do not stack up a large amount of dishes in the sink, this can actually led to chips or cracks in the china from hitting another piece of china in the water. Rather you should only put on dish in the sink at a time.

Tip three:
When washing your china use warm water rather than hot water, as the extreme temperature can cause your china to crack or break. If your china has gold or precious metal trims washing them in hot water will wash away the trim or will cause it to flake off. When placing the china into the water put the china into the water on its side so that the heat from the water is spread out more evenly. Use a mild dish detergent; even if your china is stained do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners as this can cause scratches in the china. Always use a soft cloth or a sponge, never use an abrasive pad for the same reason as you should not use abrasive cleaners, it can lead to scratching. Do not place dish detergents directly onto the gold or precious metal trims.

Tip four:
Removing and/or preventing stains. To prevent coffee or tea stains you need to wash the cups shortly after use, but not with dish soap. You need to use a solution that is one part hydrogen peroxide, three parts water, and a drop of clear household ammonia. After washing in that solution rinse the cups with warm water.

If your china is already stained you can try out a few different options to try and remove the stains. You can sprinkle a soft cloth with baking soda and gently rub the stains away. If baking soda does not work you can try sprinkling a soft cloth with salt instead. You can also sprinkle a damp sponge with some cream of tartar and then gently rub the stains until they disappear.

If your china has gray marks that have been left from silverware you can try to remove those stains by putting a little bit of toothpaste on a soft cloth and rubbing the cloth gently over the marks.

If you have lime deposits or hard water build up on your dishes you can soak your china over night in warm water with citrus rinds. For your bowls and cups you can fill them with warm water rather than soaking them in the sink, but just remember to leave them overnight. The three recommended rinds would be orange, lemon, or grapefruit.

If you notice thin spidery cracks on your china you may be able to repair the cracks, as long as they are not too deep, by placing your china in a pan of warm milk for half an hour.

Tip five:
After washing your china to avoid water spots you should dry the dishes with a towel rather than letting them air dry. When you are storing your china after each use be sure not to stack the dishes too high and place a piece of felt or something similar between each plate to help prevent scratches. Cups should not be hung by their handles on pegs or hooks, but placed in a line on a shelf. When taking your china out for use do not scrape the pieces against each other, you should lift them off one at a time.