Capiz shells,how to care for your capiz

Capiz shell, which is used for decorative purposes, is the outer shell of the marine mollusk, Placuna placenta, found in the shallow coastal waters of the Philippines. The almost-flat concave shells of the capiz can grow to over 150 mm (5.9 in) in diameter reaching maturity between 70 to 100 mm (2.8 to 3.9 in). Capiz shell is a flat, semi-transparent shell with a pearlescent appearance.

Our capiz products have a resin coating for the protection and easier maintenance of the products.
Even so, don’t use your capiz plates or bowls for the soft foods as it may stain the resin.
Never put your capiz pieces into the dishwasher or soak it in the water for cleaning.
For cleaning of the capiz, our manufacturer is recommending to simply wipe pieces with damp soft cloth and then wipe dry.

Being that charger plates and placemats may need some more serious cleaning then just wiping, I tested one piece. 
1. I ran warm water over the charger plate, washed it with dish soap on sponge, rinsed it and wiped dry-NO DAMAGE
2. I wiped one charger plate with Clorox whip, rinsed it, dry it-NO DAMAGE

Before you make an attempt to wash your capiz, try it first on the spot that is not visible. Work fast and use only soft cloths or sponges, so that you do not scratch the surface. Use a common sense.

If you have capiz pieces that do not have resin coating, don’t wash them.
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