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Cleaning Silver
- Silver should not be put in a dishwasher as the salts and detergents may harm the surface. Silver, in common with all metals, can be easily scratched, dented or fractured and should therefore be handled with care
- Fingerprints can leave deposits which cause tarnishing so it is helpful to wear cotton gloves while cleaning or dusting. In order to remove tarnish it is best to use impregnated cloths, silver foam or polish as these are the least abrasive products
- When cleaning silver only use a silver polish, not a metal polish intended for copper and brass. This is particularly important when cleaning old Sheffield plate or electro-plate
- Rinse after cleaning in clean water and dry with kitchen towel or a clean tea towel. A dry soft brush can be used to remove polish from crevices
- Never use wire wool or an abrasive cloth to remove stains as they will scratch the surface, and polish as seldom as possible as a small amount of metal will be removed over time. This can be a particular problem for plated objects as the silver will eventually be worn away, exposing the metal core
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