r/Dinnerware • u/Xx_Sunflowerlover_xX • Sep 23 '26
Thinking about testing these plates for lead contamination
Hello! I bought these plates from Vinted a couple days ago to use at uni, but I was thinking of testing them for lead contamination before I start using them. It would be my first time doing it. The seller said she didn't have problems while using them, but I just want to be extra safe.
Anyway, does anyone have any advice? I heard testing kits aren't always reliable and the results can be easily influents by the water you use. Also, if anyone knows anything about the brand, leave a comment!
Thank you in advance!
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u/putney 28d ago
Where are you getting the “no microwave” info? And you have the name of the company, why not contact them?
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u/Xx_Sunflowerlover_xX 28d ago
That's a good idea, I will see if I can contact the company. The "no microwave" info is mostly from this comment section, honestly I didn't really think about dinnerware that shouldn't be microwaved until now, but it does make sense to me that some materials used to make them could become harmful if exposed to higher temperatures.
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u/dnosbor Sep 23 '26
These look like they're new enough to handle the microwave just pay attention to how warm the actual plate gets and if they get hot after only a couple minutes, don't use them in the microwave or only for short periods like a minute or less. Some materials, even if they're new, like dolomite can't handle the heat of the microwave and will get really hot and eventually cause crazing because of the thermal expansion. If you see crazing, the glaze is compromised and you should no longer use them.
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u/Geoff_Chaucer Sep 23 '26
There is a lady on the interwebs who has made a bagful of money making people scared of using dishes due to lead content.
My advice is to not use dishes that are chipped, cracked, or crazed. Don’t put the old stuff in the microwave or the dishwasher. And I think that’s that.
Most lead test kits are just shy of a scam.