1 - Store your silver properly
Store your silver cutlery in a dry place and away from high temperatures. Both moisture and heat accelerate silver tarnishing.
To keep your silverware and silver jewelry shiny, you should store them in spaces that meet these requirements.
Porcelain cabinets are ideal for storing fine silverware as they regulate airflow to maintain a constant temperature and not retain excess moisture.
Do not pack or store silver cutlery with materials that encourage tarnishing. Many household items can be harmful to your silver by containing chemicals or creating an environment conducive to tarnishing.
- This includes newsprint and other common wrapping paper. The ink on it is acidic and can damage the silver.
- Plastic bags can also promote tarnishing; they also retain moisture and prevent ventilation, which is not good.
- Cardboard boxes are not recommended for storage as they retain moisture and do not provide adequate ventilation.
- Finally, don't tie your silver with rubber bands. They contain sulfur, which causes tarnishing.
Maintain your silver regularly
Take your silver out of storage and use it! A good way to prevent your items from tarnishing is to use them. Most people clean their silverware after use, and you should too.
When storing your silverware, make sure you rotate plates and cutlery so that they are all used evenly. Otherwise, the less used parts will start to tarnish.
