Revive dull cutlery: Easy home hacks for a brilliant shine

Over time, daily use of cutlery can lead to a loss of shine. Stains, dull residues, and lack of luster are problems every tableware owner faces. What can we do to bring back the elegant look to our cutlery? These home methods always work.

Toothpaste is one of the most effective products we can use to clean cutlery. We all know its abrasive properties that work great not only in oral hygiene. Just a small amount of toothpaste and a soft brush are enough to remove residue and dirt. Using toothpaste makes the cutlery shine almost immediately after polishing.

Another product we can use for polishing cutlery is baking soda. When mixed with water, it creates a paste that works well against more stubborn dirt. Gently rubbing the cutlery's surface with baking soda paste is enough to remove tarnish and restore shine.

We cannot forget about using salt and aluminum foil. How does this method work? To clean blackened cutlery, boil water in a pot, throw in a ball of aluminum foil, and then add salt. Once the salt dissolves, 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 obtain 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 important to protect the cutlery from getting 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 process of dulling and residue formation.