Polish Pottery Ashtrays – How to Clean Them | Ceramika Artystyczna

Ashtrays – Cleaning – Polish Pottery

A small but essential detail – treated with care.

This category features handcrafted ceramic ashtrays made from authentic Polish pottery by Ceramika Artystyczna. These are commonly found in professional kitchen areas, especially near the sink, where short smoking breaks may be allowed outside the official kitchen space.

Why ashtrays near the sink?

In most commercial kitchens, smoking is prohibited inside – but small smoking zones often exist near dishwashing or utility areas. Here, a durable and hygienic ceramic ashtray is both functional and visually appropriate.

Dishwasher-safe – but needs pre-rinsing

Polish pottery ashtrays:

Are fully glazed and heat-resistant
Are safe for dishwasher cleaning
Retain their color and finish, even with regular use

However:
Ash and nicotine stick more stubbornly than other residues, and may not be fully removed by the dishwasher alone.

Cleaning tip – for best results:

Empty and rinse ashtray under running water
Add a little dish soap (ideally from a Polish pottery soap dispenser!)
Use a soft sponge or brush to loosen stubborn residue
Then place it in the dishwasher – it’ll come out clean and ready to use again

Polished – even in smoking areas

An ashtray doesn’t have to be unattractive.
These handmade pieces offer:

A cohesive look in kitchens where Polish pottery is used
A respectful, durable solution for those who still smoke
A stylish and hygienic alternative to plastic ashtrays

Conclusion:

Polish pottery ashtrays are more than just utility – they represent cleanliness, respect for design, and attention to detail.

With quick pre-cleaning and regular machine washing, they stay functional and beautiful – even in the most practical parts of your kitchen or workplace.

EINZIGARTIG

The Polish Pottery wholesale company "Einzigartig" from Rheine has been a close partner and shape designer for two Polish pottery workshops for over 25 years.

The great-grandfather of today’s CEO, Christian Kindervater, was a master potter with his own workshop in Silesia: Gustav Laske.

Customer satisfaction has been very important to us — for over 150 years.

"Quality is something very rare and should be preserved"

Jonny Schindler

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Ashtrays – Cleaning – Polish Pottery

Ashtrays – Cleaning – Polish Pottery

Why ashtrays near the sink?

Dishwasher-safe – but needs pre-rinsing

Cleaning tip – for best results:

Polished – even in smoking areas

Conclusion:

EINZIGARTIG

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