A Chipped Mug May Be Best Retired: Expert Answers Whether It’s OK to Keep Using One
Reported by Good Housekeeping ·
Advice on chipped mugs
Nicole Papantoniou advises against continuing to use a mug once it is chipped. She says that applies whether the mug is made of glass or ceramic.
Why ceramic damage matters
A chip can break the protective glaze on a ceramic mug. The exposed area may harbor bacteria over time, especially with repeated contact with heat and moisture.
What to do next
The article recommends removing chipped mugs from use to help protect you and your family. Its specific explanation about damaged glaze and bacteria concerns ceramic mugs.
Key points
- Nicole Papantoniou advises against using chipped glass or ceramic mugs.
- A chip can break a ceramic mug’s protective glaze.
- The exposed area may harbor bacteria over time.
- Heat and moisture can reach the damaged spot during use and cleaning.