Restore your cutlery: Home methods for a lasting shine

Daily use of cutlery leads to it losing its shine over time. Stains, dull residues, and lack of lustre are issues every tableware owner encounters. What can we do to restore the elegant look of our cutlery? These home methods are reliably effective.

Toothpaste is one of the most effective products we can use for cleaning cutlery. We know its abrasive properties, which work well beyond oral hygiene. Just a small amount of toothpaste and a soft brush can remove residue and dirt. By using toothpaste, the cutlery shines almost immediately after polishing.

Another product we can use to polish cutlery is baking soda. When mixed with water, it creates a highly effective paste against more stubborn dirt. Gently rubbing the cutlery's surface with the baking soda paste is sufficient to remove tarnish and restore shine.

We mustn't overlook the use of salt and aluminium foil. How does this method work? To clean blackened cutlery, boil water in a pot, add a ball of aluminium foil, and then add salt. Once the salt has dissolved, place the cutlery in the hot water and leave it for about 5 minutes. After this time, remove it and wipe it with a soft cloth.

A good way to remove residue from cutlery is to use citric acid for cleaning. Mix it with a few drops of water to create a thick paste. The next step is to clean the cutlery with the resulting mixture.

After completing the cleaning process, it is important to properly care for our cutlery. Polishing with a soft cloth allows us to finish the surface and give it a shine. It is also crucial to protect the cutlery from becoming dirty again.

To keep the cutlery looking nice, storing it in a dry place is recommended. Sealed containers or ziplock bags are excellent solutions, as they limit contact with air and moisture, which accelerate the dulling process and residue formation.