Question

How are blackened silver utensils and painted brass utensils cleaned?

Answer 1

Silverware is always the most astonishing décor for the kitchen and showcases. Pieces of jewelry, flatware, tulip cups, tableware, and bracelets – all look adorable. The additional health benefits of the element double up the joy of using them.
The only problem occurs when silverwares start tarnishing. But you obviously don’t want toxic effects and some questions hit your mind –Before learning the cleaning methods for the silver products, you must understand the silverware washing tips for prevention of tarnishing. After all, no tarnish means no cleansing, right?

No Copper Detergents

Well. If you’ve read the reason of silver blackness (read above), you must know why NEVER to use copper detergents. You should definitely not apply a substance which is the main cause of black spots and tarnishing of silver i.e. Copper.

Avoid Dish Washing Liquid for Silverwares

Sterling silver items and silver-plated products should never be put into the dishwasher. Here are the causes –
• The roughness of detergent, as well as heat produced, will result in the dullness of silverware.
• If silver vessel touches stainless steel, black spots may arrive.
• In the dishwasher, the cleaning process can remove the patina (explained above) from antique silver items.

Keep away your Toothpaste

Do you use toothpaste for washing silver utensils and jewelry?

If yes, never do it again, especially for the plated materials. The abrasive ingredients of toothpaste will harm the luster and polish of silver.

Silverware Washing Tips – How to Clean Silver Items?

The best way of clearing the black spots is cleaning them by washing naturally. Here are some safe methods to wash silver utensils and jewelry –

Using Aluminum Foil, Vinegar and Sea Salt

Put aluminum foils in a bowl with the shiny side up and sprinkle baking soda (1 tablespoon, more will it’ll harm your jewelry or vessels) and 1 tbsp sea salt on it. Pour a cup of boiled water and ½ cup vinegar and in the bowl with the arrangement we just made for silver cleaning. Leave the bracelets and jewelry in the bowl for some time. Then take it out with kitchen tong, rinse it and let it dry

Answer 2

By rubbing with tooth powder. Works wonders.