Maintaining your Pillivuyt porcelain: a guide to maintaining brilliance and durability

Introduction

For more than 200 years, Pillivuyt has crafted unique porcelain designed to transcend time. As a historic French manufacture, we provide this guide to help you preserve the pristine whiteness, radiant glow, and structural integrity of your pieces for generations to come.

1. Cleaning — Uncompromising Hygiene

Non-Porous Surfaces & Maximum Safety

Pillivuyt porcelain is 100% non-porous, preventing bacterial growth and odor absorption. Whether for daily home use or high-volume professional hospitality (Horeca), our porcelain is fully dishwasher-safe and easy to hand-wash, ensuring impeccable food safety standards.

‍

‍

Pro Tip for Stubborn Residue: For burnt-on food, soak the piece in warm soapy water with a few drops of white vinegar. A gentle rinse is all it takes to restore the perfectly smooth, vitrified surface.

2. DRYING — Preserving the Radiance

Our dense, diamond-smooth glazes allow water to glide off naturally. While mechanical drying in a dishwasher is effective, hand-drying with a soft microfiber cloth will further enhance the natural luminosity and purity of the glaze.

3. Storage – The Art of Stacking

To safeguard your investment, minimize friction when nesting pieces. We recommend using felt separators or a fine linen cloth between plates to prevent surface-to-surface contact, prolonging the life of your most cherished porcelain collections.

4. Scratches and Metallic Marks

Pillivuyt enamel is world-renowned for its exceptional density, making it scratch-resistant even under heavy industrial use.

• Note on Grey Streaks: These are often not scratches in the porcelain, but "metal marking"—deposits left by lower-quality stainless steel cutlery.
• The Restoration: A gentle rub with a paste of baking soda and water will instantly lift these marks and restore the original brilliance. To maintain harmony, always pair your porcelain with high-quality flatware.

5. Thermal Shock Resistance – Boundless Performance

Exceptional engineering allows Pillivuyt porcelain (excluding precious metal decors) to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations from -30°C to +300°C (-22°F to +572°F). Our pieces transition seamlessly from the freezer to the oven, microwave, or air fryer without risk of cracking. This unrivaled performance is the result of our Grand Feu firing process at +1400°C.

6. Culinary Versatility – Creative Freedom

Our professional-grade porcelain offers total versatility. You may use our pieces across:

• Traditional Ovens & Microwaves
• Gas or Electric Hobs (with a diffuser)
• Grills, Roasters, and BBQs
• Induction: Our specialized Toulouse and Ulysse casseroles are induction-compatible—a rarity in the porcelain world.

Pillivuyt Insight: Always match the heat source size to the base of the dish. When dry-roasting, a small amount of fat or liquid will further protect the longevity of the enamel.

‍

7. Expert Tips for Eternal Purity

• Eco-Friendly Tools: Use wooden or silicone accessories to maintain the glaze’s high-gloss finish.
• Quality Cutlery: Invest in high-standard stainless steel to prevent metallic transfer.
• Deep Shine: Periodically use the baking soda paste to keep the "Pillivuyt White" as vivid as the day it left our kiln.

Conclusion – A Heritage to Preserve

With Pillivuyt, every piece is a marriage of elegance and industrial-strength durability. By following these artisanal care steps, your porcelain will continue to tell its story through time—elevating every culinary moment, from the intimate daily meal to the most prestigious gala.

‍