| Imagine being able to set your table for guests using your best silver, every time you entertain. Or easily maintaining your brass, pewter and other metal decorative accessories so it looks like you just brought them home from the store.
Here are a few tips to keep your silver and metal flatware, sterling pieces and decorative accessories clean and free from tarnish.
Tip #1 – Set your table 4-8 hours before your guests arrive
Make your table presentation a highlight of your meal. Enjoy the creativity of setting a table everyone will find inviting from your selection of a centerpiece or flowers, candles and of course, your flatware and serving pieces. This is the perfect time to determine whether your silver or stainless flatware needs a good cleaning, or just a touch-up.
Connoisseurs traditional Silver Polishes remove tarnish and gently polish to a high luster. They also control tarnish build-up. Their Quick Rinse Formula lets you finish the job in less time. Connoisseurs Metal Polish is Ammonia Free, quick and easy to use on Brass, Copper, Chrome, Pewter and Stainless Steel. It will prevent oxidation build-up on those metals.
Tip #2 – Last minute touch-ups made easy
You can clean your silverware and give it a “flawless shine in a flash” with Connoisseurs Silver Wipes. These 6” x 7” dry, disposable cloths eliminate the time consuming mess normally associated with traditional pastes and creams.
You can do a great job fast and easily all just before your guests arrive. Just “Wipe & Serve”.
Tip #3 – Clean your silver before you put it in the dishwasher
Most people never think to clean their flatware as they’re washing it but that’s the best time to make it ready for your next dinner party. Give each piece a quick wipe with a Connoisseurs Silver Wipe, and put it in the dishwasher. Your flatware will be brilliant for another three weeks. Even better for some of you, use your silver flatware everyday because it stays clean, tarnish-free and ready.
Tip #4 – Store your silver and metal in airtight containers
Air causes silver and metal oxidation. Airtight storage slows tarnish. Flatware cases are ideal and so are felt bags for serving pieces. Some suggest putting chalk in your silver box. A plastic container works quite well. If you haven’t done so before washing, be sure to clean tarnished pieces before storing. |
