You've got a set of finely textured, beautifully patterned Ceramic Poker Chips, and they'll enhance the experience, whether it's family game night or a round with friends. But even these delicate chips, after all, are called "ceramic," which might sound fragile.
One of the core advantages of Ceramic Poker Chips is their durability. High-quality ceramic chips aren't made of traditional ceramic like the ones we use in everyday dishes; they're made of a specially treated composite material. This makes them inherently scratch-resistant. While they'll withstand the normal friction, stacking, and even the occasional drop (though care should be taken on hard surfaces), they generally won't leave noticeable scratches or damage, making them much more resilient than plastic or cheap clay chips.
Ceramic Poker Chips are also easy to care for. After daily use, they may pick up some hand grease, dust, or minor splashes of food or drink. At this point, you don't need to use any special cleaning agents or complicated procedures. The simplest and most effective method is to use a soft, slightly damp cloth, such as a microfiber cloth, to gently wipe the surface and edges of each chip. For more stubborn stains, use a mild soapy solution. Afterward, wipe with a well-wrung damp cloth to remove any remaining soap residue, and then thoroughly dry with a dry, soft cloth. This is a gentle and quick process; avoid using strong acids, bases, abrasive cleaning powders, or steel wool, which can damage the surface.
Although ceramic poker chips are inherently moisture-resistant, prolonged exposure to moisture can be detrimental to the storage box or lining, and in extreme cases, can affect the adhesion of the chip edges. Ideally, choose a dedicated chip box or bag with soft interior dividers or lining. This type of box not only effectively prevents chips from rubbing against each other during movement, but also protects them from excessive, continuous pressure, such as from being placed on top of a pile of heavy books or other items. While individual ceramic chips are very strong, extreme force can still cause them to break.
Ceramic poker chips require the most caution when exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations and strong direct impact. For example, avoid exposing chips to prolonged exposure in a hot car trunk or storing them close to a radiator. The drastic thermal expansion and contraction theoretically risk causing microcracks. Furthermore, while they are scratch-resistant, they are not safe to drop or shatter. Drops from high places, such as impacting with edges, can still cause shattering. Therefore, try to use them on a table covered with a tablecloth or a blanket to provide some cushioning.
| Care Aspect | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Material Durability | Special composite material resists scratches |
| Tolerates normal friction stacking minor drops | |
| More durable than plastic or clay chips | |
| Cleaning Method | Wipe with soft slightly damp microfibre cloth |
| Use mild soap solution for stubborn stains | |
| Rinse soap residue wipe dry immediately | |
| Avoid harsh cleaners abrasives steel wool | |
| Storage Conditions | Store in dry environment always |
| Use lined chip box or padded bag | |
| Prevent prolonged moisture exposure | |
| Avoid sustained heavy pressure | |
| Risk Prevention | Prevent extreme temperature changes |
| Avoid thermal shock hot cars radiators | |
| Protect against hard edge impacts | |
| Use on cushioned surfaces tablecloths |
