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Hello,
I just wanted to say I love your polishing cloths! My wife bought some so I could polish her gold jewelry, I was so amazed by the results that I tried it on my Rolex, which was looking rather dirty and dull, once again I was blown away by the instant results! I was ready to pay $150.00 to have my watch polished by the dealer, but now see no reason to do so, since my watch looks great after using your product! The best $6.00 we ever spent, saved me about $144.00, no joke… My only problem is that I never heard of your product before, man you guys need to advertise this awesome stuff more!
Quite simply put, the best polishing product I have ever used hands down, please keep up the excellent work!
Sincerely yours,
Jason
P.S. We just ordered a can of your cloths, looks like I’ll be busy polishing everything we have real soon :)
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| Cape Abilities |
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Some of you might not know that we've been working with Cape Abilities for over 20 years now. They have become an integral part of our packaging process over the years and continue to be a reliable partner in our business. If you're unfamiliar with Cape Abilities here is a little bit of what they do (from their web-site):
The mission of Cape Abilities is to serve individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod by educating, counseling and providing residential, therapeutic, social and employment supports so as to empower them to achieve meaningful and valued roles in society.
For over 40 years, Cape Abilities has provided supports for people with disabilities on Cape Cod. Cape Abilities was founded as Nauset Workshop in 1968.
Since then, we have grown to serve all of Cape Cod - from Bourne to Provincetown. Our services have expanded to include jobs, housing, transportation, day habilitation and entrepreneurial businesses.
Here is a link to Cape Abilities web-site: http://www.capeabilities.org/ Please take a moment to learn more about this outstanding company.
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| I LOVE your product! |
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I LOVE your product!
In 1996 our house was burned down in a wildfire. I sifted through the ashes and recovered as much of my mother’s sterling flatware as I could find. They were in a box until about 5 years ago when I decided to see if I could salvage any of the pieces.
They were charred and black. I tried many products, and finally just scrubbed the soot off. Then I polished and polished with a variety of polishes until they were at least presentable, if not really shining – it was the sentimental value, not really the beauty at that point.
A few weeks ago someone recommended your polishing cloths. After a big family dinner with all the silver and china, I decided to give it a try. I was AMAZED! In just a few minutes, the sterling flatware was positively gleaming!! I cannot get over the difference! I don’t think they looked this good before the fire!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so excited, even though I will be spending the next few weeks polishing every piece of silver I own… :-)
Christy
Los Gatos, California
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| Proper Silver Storage |
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Silver, like gold, is chemically inactive which means it doesn't oxidize when exposed to air, but its surface tarnishes from exposure to certain gases in the air. Therefore, if air is kept away, the tarnish is diminished.
Other enemies of silver are pollution, perspiration, table salt, eggs, olives, salad dressings, peas, gas, sulfer, vinegar, fruit juices, perfumes and toilet water. Don't let any of these come in contact with silver for long. Sea air and leaking gas tarnish silver very quickly. Watch your fruit and flower bowls, because the acids generated by decaying flowers, leaves and fruits will etch into your silver, causing ugly little pit marks.
Empty siver salt dishes after each use, or the salt will pit them, causing permanent damage. Also, if you use silver candy, nut or serving dishes, wash and dry them throroughly afterward to remove all possible damaging food residue.
Store polished items in drawers or containers lined with flannel treated with anti-tarnish protection. Do not wrap silver in felt or chamois leather. Both are sources of hydrogen sulfide, a strong tarnish inducer. Never wrap plated silver in newspaper. Printer's ink will act in time to remove the plating. Never secure any wrapping with rubber bands. Rubber, a deadly enemy of silver, can corrode it in a few weeks through several layers of paper or flannel. Best not to have rubber in the same drawer or container.
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| Caring for your Silver Plate |
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Silver-plated items should not be confused with solid silver. In silver plate, a coating of silver has been applied to another metal.
The care of silver plate is the same as for solid silver, except that it should be polished, perhaps, with less energy. Be particularly gentle with plated items, or you may totally remove the thin coating of silver and expose the copper or other metal underneath. Always test on an inconspicuous portion.
Acid Dips
Caution should be observed when using acid dips. They ruin some finishes and damage stainless steel knife blades as well as other materials if allowed to come in contact with them. This is because they contain a very strong, corrosive acid. I do not recommend using a "Dip" and other experts heartily agree. But should you use an acid dip, wash article immediately with soap and water to remove all traces of the acid or permanent damage to the silver may result.
Dull or Satin Finish Silver
Dull or satin finish silver becomes bright after many polishings. There is no satisfactory method of restoring satin finish at home, so it's back to the jeweler's if you want it dull again.
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| Caring For Your Fine Silver |
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Sterling Silver is a term used to specify that the metal contains at least 925 parts of silver to 75 parts of copper. Pure silver is rarely used, as it is too soft. The term "Sterling" is derived from an English penny, coined in the Middle Ages. "Sterling" became the standard for British coins.
Unfortunately, there is no magic formula for keeping silver bright. Mettalurgists have worked for years to produce a stainless silver, but without luck so far. So if you want your silver to look its best you are going to have to give it a reasonable amount of care.
Wash you silver promptly after each use with hot suds. Rinse in hot water and dry immediately. If you follow this procedure, you won't have to polish often. When using your silverware, rotate it in daily use so that the finish will mellow uniformly. Wear Cape Cod® Touch-Up Gloves when setting the table or whenever handling silver items to ensure against fingerprints and light tarnish. Silver does not have to be polished each time it is used.
There are several methods of cleaning tarnished silver but hand rubbing them with a pre-moistened Cape Cod® Metal Polishing Cloth is best. The cloths have been impregnated with a very gentle polish in exactly the right amounts. They leave no excess in crevices as pastes or liquids do. To polish your silver, take time to do it carefully. To protect your hands wear gloves if you like. Rub each piece briskly, but not hard, using even, straight strokes. Wipe dry with a Cape Cod® Buffing Cloth or soft paper towel. You may wash flatware and other pieces you eat from in a mild detergent after polishing.
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| Tips for Cleaning Brass Andirons & Fireplace Tools |
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Here are some good tips for cleaning Fireplace Tools & Brass Andirons--we've certainly given them a good workout this winter! Also tips on removing corrosion from Brass & Copper.
Brass andirons and fire tools that have been long neglected may prove to be a tough job, owing to burned-in resins from your fire. You can use fine steel wool dipped in cooking oil, but it will take plenty of time and elbow grease. Easier to handle and very effective is fine emery cloth of the sort used by metal workers. They are available at hardware stores. Dip the emery cloth in cooking oil and rub in one direction, not round and round, and when it is clean polish it with a Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloth.
Try a piece of lemon dipped in salt, or hot vinegar and salt, to remove corrosion from brass. This is an old-fashioned method but one that I find useful when dealing with articles that are difficult to clean. Provided they are not decorated with materials that hot water will damage, they can also be boiled in water containing salt and vinegar. Most of the corrosion will be loosened or removed. You can then finish with a Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloth to restore the desired shine.
For antique brass, rub with lemon (mineral) oil and polish softly.
Copper can be given a deep-brown or bronze color by repeated wipings, after thoroughly cleaning, with boiled linseed oil.
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| How long do the Cape Cod Polishing Cloths last? |
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How long do the Cape Cod Polishing Cloths last?
This is a question that comes up from time to time from some of our customers. While it is difficult to determine the exact longevity of the cloths, we can safely say that one cloth will polish a silverware service for eight or a brass tuba!
I recommend that customers use the polishing cloths over and over again until they disintegrate, regardless of how discolored they become. When the cloths begin to discolor it is not necessarily dirt that appears on the cloth, but rather a transfer of tarnish. But, not to worry this transfer of tarnish from metal to cloth is a one way street!
If the cloths should become dry then a few drops of vegetable oil or mineral spirits will revitalize. Do not wash the cloths.
Interestingly enough, I have found that the more discolored the cloths become the better they work. And to prove this a customer sent us a cloth after 5 years of use! Now that's getting your moneys worth.
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| Should Brass be Laquered? |
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There are two questions we are frequently asked at Cape Cod Polish regarding brass:
1. Should I lacquer my brass to protect it?
2. How do I get lacquer off brass?
These two questions are very telling. Just like any protective coating, lacquer doesn't last forever, and it doesn't wear off evenly.
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| Get the Silver Out! |
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Hopefully, you already have your silver out and ready for the holiday season. When silver is used, cleaned, and stored regularly, it fares much better than silver that is put away for long periods of time. This is because people tend to forget about stored pieces. If they were not cleaned, polished, and stored correctly in the first place, you may find some unpleasant surprises waiting for you later.
If your silver is tarnished or dull when you get it out of storage, polish it with Cape Cod Polishing Cloths for a mirror-like shine. Always be sure to wash silverware that will come into contact with food and beverages with a mild dish soap before use.
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Twelve Cape Cod® Metal Polishing Cloths, One dusting & buffing cloth, One pair of reusable gloves to keep hands clean.
Two 4" X 6" Cape Cod® Metal Polishing Cloths: moist polishing cloths that clean, polish, and protect any type of metal.
Re-closable foil pouch.
Each Packet contains One 12" X 12"
Buffing Cloth. Excellent Cloth for buffing Cape Cod Polish to a brilliant shine - Fast!Not Chemically Treated:
Cape Cod® Buffing cloths
Made of 100% horsehair-- for removing
polish and excess oxidation from intricate patterns and hard
to reach places.
Made of 100% cotton-for removing
fingerprints and light tarnish between polishing. Also for the
handling of silver when place setting.
Twelve Cape Cod® Metal Polishing
Cloths, one dusting & buffing cloth, one pair of reusable gloves to keep hands clean.