How To Clean Silver Knives

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How to clean silver knives. The first thing you ll want to do is wipe the knife down with a wet paper towel including the space between the scales the scales are just the outer pieces of the knife handle between them is where the blade lies. Restoring and cleaning your knife 1. Be careful to clean the knife with the blade pointing away from you to avoid injury. Wipe down your knife s blade with a fine cloth after you are through cleaning and sharpening. To protect your cutlery and keep it clean for longer store your silver in cotton bags or wraps.

Lather a sponge in warm soapy water. 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. Scrub and buff your silver. Do not boil any knives with plastic parts as these will melt and be destroyed by the heat of boiling. Then rinse off each piece and buff with a dry cloth.

With the blade pointing away from you gently clean the knife until you remove all food and stains. Exact measurements aren t necessary here just cover the silver with a thick dusting. Make sure you remove all fingerprints grease and loose dirt. 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. Once you re ready to clean the knife use a mild dish soap. Baking soda is a wonderful addition to your pantry. Give the knife a good wipedown. Allow the knife to cool and then wipe clean with a soft cloth.