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Caring for Your Sterling Silver Tea Service

A sterling silver tea service is elegant and functional – and always a treasured item. With a little care and attention, its beauty will endure through generations.

sterling silver tea serviceIf you display your sterling silver tea service on a table or in a glass cabinet, the exposure to air naturally causes tarnish, which can be easily removed.

On a regular basis, use a specially designed silver cloth or soft, pile-free rag to rub and polish your silver pieces and tray. This will help retard the onset of tarnish and keep your set brilliant with shine.

When you begin to see a build-up of tarnish, simply purchase a non-abrasive sliver polish, available in liquid or paste form.

You can find a variety of brands at grocery stores, hardware retailers, department stores, specialty gift shops and even drug stores.

To remove tarnish…

  • Dab silver polish on a clean damp cloth or sponge
  • Spread the polish over tarnished areas
  • Wait a few seconds and dampen your cloth again
  • Rub using a circular motion, applying slight pressure as you polish
  • Rinse each piece with warm water
  • Dry completely using a soft, clean cloth
  • If there is excessive tarnish on your sterling silver tea set, then repeat the process until all the tarnish is removed.

    If you store your set, you can inhibit tarnish build-up by keeping it in an air-tight place or using a special sterling silver storage bag or case.

    In addition, be careful not to expose your set to chemicals or abrasives that will compromise the sterling silver finish. Take extra precautions to keep your set out of harms way so it does not get scratched or dented.

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