All types of flatware or silverware, regardless of metal, must be thoroughly cleaned after every use. Stubborn stains can be removed with staples like baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar, or toothpaste.

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When I moved into my first apartment, my grandmother kindly entrusted me with some of her prized silverware – along with some handy advice on how to polish it. Years later, however, I'm a little fuzzy ...

There is little more disturbing than sitting down to a meal and finding dirty silverware next to your plate. Flatware with stuck-on food or spotty finishes is not appetizing. Here's how you can clean ...