How to Prevent Silverware from Tarnishing: Here's What to Put in Your Spoon and Fork Drawer

09.01.2024 03:30

Silver cutlery looks very beautiful and decorates the festive table.

But there is a problem: the material can begin to darken quickly.

The process occurs for the following reasons: temperature changes and high air humidity.

Luckily, there is one little trick that can help prevent stains from appearing on your silver spoons and forks.

What needs to be done

Place chalk wrapped in gauze in the drawer where you keep your beautiful and expensive cutlery.

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Photo: © Belnovosti

We are talking about the most ordinary school crayons.

This material will absorb excess moisture. As a result, processes dangerous for silverware will be prevented.

The products will retain their original appearance, remaining bright, light and shiny. There will be no stains.

Important point: it is necessary to avoid not only high air humidity, but also temperature changes. Therefore, make sure that the cutlery drawer is not located near a window or a heating radiator.

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Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief