How To Clean Silver Knives

Scrub and buff your silver.

How to clean silver knives. Not only will it make your biscuits light and fluffy but it s a wonderful household cleaner as well. Do not boil any knives with plastic parts as these will melt and be destroyed by the heat of boiling. Baking soda is a wonderful addition to your pantry. Once you re ready to clean the knife use a mild dish soap. To protect your cutlery and keep it clean for longer store your silver in cotton bags or wraps.

Mix in one tablespoon of powdered laundry detergent then soak your silver for. Make sure you remove all fingerprints grease and loose dirt. Be careful to clean the knife with the blade pointing away from you to avoid injury. With the blade pointing away from you gently clean the knife until you remove all food and stains. Once you have let your silverware sit for 30 minutes use a damp cloth or sponge to scrub the baking soda or borax into the silver.

Give the silver a baking soda bath sprinkle an even layer of baking soda over the silver pieces. To make your jewelry or silverware sparkle line a medium sized bowl with aluminum foil and fill it with hot water. Your silver should be sparkling clean. Then rinse off each piece and buff with a dry cloth. Give the knife a good wipedown.

Always use a soft non abrasive cloth to dry off the silver cutlery removing any light tarnish with specialist silver metal polishing cloths or anti tarnish strips. Wipe down your knife s blade with a fine cloth after you are through cleaning and sharpening. Allow the knife to cool and then wipe clean with a soft cloth. Exact measurements aren t necessary here just cover the silver with a thick dusting. Restoring and cleaning your knife 1.