Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Silverware is an essential part of any place setting, but when it comes to cleanup, flatware is often treated as an afterthought.

Keeping silver clean can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Whether you're dealing with basic silverware (aka flatware) or fine silver silverware (made of actual silver), cutlery regularly takes a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whatever you do, don’t be tempted to put any silver pieces into the dishwasher, especially cutlery. Pete He, chief scientist at ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Polishing the silverware seems like an entirely old-fashioned household chore, but if you want to eat off that antique cutlery at ...

Gather a few thick, soft cloths and silver polish. Always follow your product's label directions, but typically, you'll start by putting a small amount of polish onto the cloth, dampened if necessary.

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

Silverware is wonderful to have. It looks elegant, and some antique pieces can even command a high price. The downside of real silver, however, is that it's prone to tarnishing, which occurs when it ...