All types of flatware or silverware, regardless of metal, must be thoroughly cleaned after every use. Stubborn stains can be removed with staples like baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar, or toothpaste.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Open drawer of silverware - Siena Liberatore/Shutterstock It's entirely normal for your forks and knives to lose their luster over ...

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QUESTION: What’s the best way to clean and store silverware after the holidays? — N.S. ANSWER: Simply washing the pieces with hot water and mild dishwashing liquid is enough to get silverware clean.

There is little more disturbing than sitting down to a meal and finding dirty silverware next to your plate. Flatware with stuck-on food or spotty finishes is not appetizing. Here's how you can clean ...

It's entirely normal for your forks and knives to lose their luster over time. Ideally your dishwasher would clean up the grime, although if you have genuine silver utensils, you really should be ...