How to Clean a Stoneware Jug

Stoneware, also known as cooking stone, is made of kiln-baked clay fired at temperatures exceeding 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Although most stones are used for cooking, ornamental pieces such as jugs and vases are often glazed after an initial firing. If you own a glazed ornamental piece, clean it the same way would you clean dishes. Use dishwashing liquid and hand wash, or you can include them in your regular dishwasher load. Unglazed stoneware jugs used to contain beverages or soup require a special cleaning technique.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Table salt
• Large absorbent cloth
• Plastic pot scrubber

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Combine 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of salt and hot water to make a consistency of toothpaste.

   • 2

     Spread the paste evenly over the inside of the stoneware jug.

   • 3

     Soak a large absorbent cloth in extremely hot water. Don a pair of rubber gloves, wring out the cloth and insert it loosely into the jug like a cork. Let the jug and cloth sit overnight.

   • 4

     Scour the inside of the jug vigorously with your prepared baking soda paste, hot water and a plastic pot scrubber.

   • 5

     Rinse the jug thoroughly under running hot water and allow it to drain and air dry.