How can you clean soot from Porcelain and Dishwares?

Question

My parents had a bad fire... it destroyed 90% of their antiques and collectibles... over $500,000 worth. They have found a few collector plates and some precious moments type figurines that are intact, but covered in soot. Is there anything that can clean them... or are they trash too?

Answer 1

Hot dishsoap and oxiclean let them soak for an hour and then rub with soft cloth under the water.Good Luck!