Not sure what thread to post this in so thought I could try Recipes!
I have totally ruined our silver cutlery (received as a wedding gift many years ago). The old dishwasher didn't affect it at all - but our new dishwasher where we use the tablets and not the powder has made a real mess of the cutlery. Looks dull, grey/black in parts and even has some marks that look like rust. My husband says it is past using silvo type product on it. any ideas if it can be brought back to life? Lesson learnt - hand wash silver only! TIA
blueviking,
Aug 14, 6:49pm
Have used Rodd silver for years. Put in dishwasher daily. used satchets and tablets. Still sparkly silver. Try a different brand and see if that works.
retired,
Aug 14, 7:11pm
Hi, I have had silver plated articles replated/dipped but not sure about cutlery.
valentino,
Aug 14, 7:35pm
I use to have a good size Silver Ring that constantly turned Black or a dull grey/black and was due to me sweating a lot.
To rid of it was always into hand dish liquid hot water combination with some good rubbing, some polish stuff worked too and have used 'Silvo" with very good success, not Brasso as that was too severe.
Hopes this Helps, Cheers.
valentino,
Aug 14, 7:40pm
Have a look at this Link, it also works but you need to make bigger mix and use a large Aluminium Saucepan perhaps.
I get excellent results polishing up heavily tarnished plated silverware using a silver cloth or silver cleaner. Have you tried the commercial products yet? They are not particularly expensive.
dinkypinky,
Aug 14, 11:19pm
many thanks for all of these ideas. doesn't sound all is lost!
kirmag,
Jan 6, 2:11am
Line a bowl with tin foil, spinkle in some salt (a decent amount on the bottom) and then pour in boiling water. Put in your silver. Leave in there for a good 10-20 mins. Longer if needed. Dry, and then polish with one of those blue silver cloth things.
That's how I have always cleaned my silver jewellery, works well.
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