Stainless steel cutlery is the most practical, because they do not rust (very rarely), they blacken and oxidize much less than nickel silver or silver. Stainless steel cutlery, as its name might suggest, is a special kind of metal that doesn’t easily break down, rust, or stain. However, with use or over time, your stainless steel utensils will likely become dirty and tarnished, losing their shine and clean appearance.  But nevertheless, over time, and they fade, they may appear black, greasy, tea or limescale. Untidy spoons and forks can spoil the impression of even the most beautiful dinner.

To clean your cutlery you might have to use manual methods to break up stubborn stains and buildup. After that, with a little extra effort, you can bring out a like-new shine in your utensils.

The first method combines baking soda and liquid soap

  1. Create your cleaning solution. In a small saucer, dish, bowl, or container, mix baking soda and liquid dish soap until the two form a paste. This combination is excellent for breaking up tough dirtiness and difficult stains. A little bit goes a long way, and you can always mix more, so you may want to prepare a small amount first to prevent any going to waste. Use your finger or a stirring tool, like a spoon, to thoroughly mix the baking soda and soap until the paste is consistent throughout.[1]
  2. Apply the cleaning paste to your cutlery. You may want to clean your cutlery one at a time to ensure nothing is missed, or you may want to do all of it at once to save time. Gently scrub your paste into dirty areas with a nylon scrubber or a soft bristle brush to break up gunk and dirtiness. If you’re trying to save time by cleaning your cutlery in a large batch, you may want to use a tub or bucket to hold silverware and contain your cleaning paste. Using this special cleaning paste is especially useful for removing scorch marks and dark spots from your cutlery.
  3. Rinse your cutlery under water and then use a soft, dry dishcloth to wipe away excess moisture, as hand drying will help prevent the formation of spots. If, over the course of your drying, your towel has become especially wet, swap this out with a new one that’s clean and dry.

The second method using Toothpaste or Baking Soda Paste

  1. Choose your preferred cleaning agent. For this method, you can use either toothpaste or a mixture of baking soda and water. Both should give you great results in a short amount of time. If you use baking soda, combine three parts baking soda and one part water to create a paste. You want a consistency that is similar to that of toothpaste. If it is too thin, add more baking soda. If it is too dry, add more water.
  2. Scrub your silverware with the paste. Apply a dab of your chosen cleaning paste to a soft cloth. Then use it to scrub each piece of silver. Be sure to scrub all areas of your silverware equally to achieve have a nice, even finish. If this method does not seem to be working, try allowing the paste to sit on the silverware for several minutes before you begin scrubbing again.
  3. Rinse and buff your silverware. Once your silver is satisfactorily clean, rinse all remnants of baking soda or toothpaste off with warm water. Then buff each piece of silver with a clean, dry cloth.

The third method is to wash the spoon and fork with soda

Cola, Fanta, Sprite and other carbonated drinks contain citric acid in their composition, so they do an excellent job with cleaning the devices. And although this method is not the most economical, but sometimes it can be useful (for example, if it is a pity to throw out a drink in which there are no more gases). In addition, it is interesting to test it just for the sake of experiment. Simply soak the devices in a container filled with soda for a few minutes, then rinse and dry quickly. It is better to use colorless soda, for example, Sprite.

Familiarize yourself with the full service of spoons and forks and the use of each, as well as Important points for maintaining and washing steel spoons and forks. If the complete cleanliness of kitchen utensils is important to you, we suggest that you also read the best way to clean the glass stove plate.