Stainless steel silverware or cutlery often looks dirty or spotty, even after a thorough cycle in the dishwasher, and serving up a delicious meal with grubby knives and forks will certainly spoil the effect. But bringing the sparkle back to your silverware or cutlery is easy to do with a few simple, household ingredients.
Instructions
Baking Soda
1. Line a shallow tray with aluminum foil.
2. Fill the tray with hot water.
3. Add 1 tsp. of baking soda to the water.
4. Add cutlery and allow it to soak for about 30 minutes.
5. Rinse in cold water.
6. Leave to dry naturally.
7. Buff the cutlery once it's dry with a soft, clean cloth to remove water spots.
Toothpaste
8. Dampen the silverware.
9. Apply non-gel toothpaste to a soft toothbrush.
10. Gently scrub the silverware with the toothbrush.
11. Rinse thoroughly in cold water.
12. Leave to dry naturally.
13. Buff the cutlery once it's dry with a soft, clean cloth to remove water spots.
Bleach and Ammonia
14. Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands.
15. Pour hot water into a large glass or plastic container.
16. Mix household bleach and water softening powder with water. Stir well.
17.Add cutlery and allow it to soak for 30 to 45 minutes.
18. Remove cutlery and place it in a clean container.
19. Rinse the cutlery thoroughly to remove bleach residue.
20. Combine toothpaste and ammonia in a glass or plastic container.
21. Dab a clean, soft cloth into the toothpaste and ammonia mix.
22. Wipe the silver with the cloth to remove any remaining stains.
23. Rinse thoroughly in cold water.
24. Leave to dry naturally.
25. Buff the cutlery once it's dry with a soft, clean cloth to remove water spots.
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