Hairline scratches and finger marks can be removed with quality wax such as "Johnson & Johnson" car polish, applied with cotton wool and then buffed up with a soft cotton, or silk cloth. In fact, fingertips are used in the very final stage of top quality lacquer production to give the best glossy finish and conditioning!

No lacquer ware can be placed in a microwave or dishwasher and great care should be taken to HAND WASH all items in warm water with a mild detergent, using no abrasive materials.

Lacquer can withstand hot, but NOT boiling liquids, especially as many bowls are fashioned out of spun bamboo, which could burst. Please rinse any lacquer items that have been exposed to acids such as vinegar in salad dressings or in sushi. Please note that the Japanese place a fresh leaf under their sushi, not only for aesthetic reasons, but also to act as a barrier between the lacquer and the vinegar, as this would soon spoil the shiny aspect of all lacquers.

If in doubt about using lacquer ware, do remember that it has been a part of daily life in Asia for thousands of years and it continues to be. Sharp utensils are to be avoided and horn spoons and chopsticks tend to be the best.

Most of all enjoy your lacquer product and remember that it has been totally made by hand in Vietnam. There is no other piece exactly as your. We hope you would enjoy with your items.