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. |
