How to Clean Stainless Silver

Stainless silver utensils are made from an easy-care stainless steel metal. Prior to 1915, most silverware settings contained real silver that would tarnish, blacken and scratch easily. After the January 31, 1915 edition of the New York Times announced that the new no-rust stainless steel technology could be used for cutlery, many silverware settings were made to look like silver, using the stainless steel metals. Modern stainless silver is very easy to care for in a dishwasher or through hand washings.

Instructions

1

Wash stainless silver patterns in a modern dishwasher. Load the dishwasher according to the manufacturer's directions. Follow the directions that are supplied with your brand of dishwasher cleaning products.

2

Wash stainless silver patterns by hand in hot soapy water. Rinse the silverware in clean water and dry with a towel to prevent water spots from forming.

3

Clean dull stainless steel silver utensils in a bath of rubbing alcohol. Rinse the rubbing alcohol off of the silverware with clean water. Dry with a towel to prevent spotting.

4

Scrub any stubborn debris off of the stainless silverware with nonabrasive cleanser that has been applied to a soft rag. Wash the scrubbed stainless silver utensils in hot, soapy water to remove the cleanser. Dry with a towel to prevent spotting.