The following are just tips and pointers that I have picked up over the years selling and using sterling silver (or solid silver) products. There is no real mystery and care is just a question of common sense and really not too much effort. The advice applies to both sterling silver and silver plate.
Cleaning
The good news is that you should only need to clean your sterling silver infrequently as long as you regularly dust your silver with a soft cloth and use a brush to get into tricky areas or even easier wash in warm water, rinse and dry with a kitchen towel. Do not put sterling silver into a dishwasher.
Tarnishing
If your silver is tarnished do not worry it is not damaged it will just need cleaning with a polish embedded cloth, silver foam or polish preferably with a long lasting variety as this will reduce the need for frequent cleaning. Do not use wire wool or similar products.
Causes of Tarnishing on sterling silver
Humidity.
Certain foods such egg yolks, salt, olives, salad dressing, fruit juices, vinegar. Always wash your silver immediately after contact with these or similar items.
Greasy fingers - use cotton gloves when cleaning.
Storage of sterling silver To prevent tarnish keep in airtight conditions and wrap in linen or plain cotton. Do not store with other metals, especially do not let silver touch other metals and ensure that your silver is not in contact with rubber including storage cabinets with rubber seals.
A little care and prevention and you will have sterling silver tableware and gifts that look beautiful and will serve you a lifetime.
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