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Cleaning Silverware

How do I clean my old silverware? It was not taken care of and was stored in the garage and basement until I received it. I don't know how old it is but it has been passed down on my husband's side

Zena from Mandan, ND

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RE: Cleaning Silverware

Do NOT use the aluminum and sodium bicarbonate method to clean silver. It will remove the silver plate right off your items. If you are cleaning sterling, eventually it can remove the ornate decorations. My restaurant has used Silvermate silver cleaner for years. It is a safe, ecofriendly liquid that cleans and polishes in just a few seconds w/o polishing your knuckles blue. its mild enough to use w/o gloves.

Post by Chef Marcus

RE: Cleaning Silverware

I bought a box of International Sterling at an estate sale. It was badly tarnished and after cleaning, some of the pieces still have black spots on them which seem to go into the metal. Does anyone have an idea as to how to clean off these spots?

Post By Mary (Guest Post)

RE: Cleaning Silverware

buy TarnX at the local hardware store or grocery or drugstore

Post by brenda thompson

RE: Cleaning Silverware

Store the silver (when cleaned) in Atlantic Cloth, which has a tarnish attracting chemical (if I am not mistaken, it absorbs the sulphur in the air).

Fabric stores sell it by the yard and customized zippered pieces are sold at The Container Store.

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