Escalating the Durability Level of Your Cutlery

Purchasing quality cutlery is often quite expensive, and it can drain you if you aren't financially prepared. Definitely, after making your purchase, you would like to use your cutlery for a long period. In this case, you must take good care of them and regularly conduct maintenance. Here are some simple maintenance tips to consider if you want your cutlery to remain in a mint condition.

Immediately Clean After Use

This is the key tip to contemplate to enhance the durability level of your cutlery. Cleaning them immediately after use will mitigate any discoloration and turning. Mild dishwashing liquid will do the magic when conducting the cleaning. Washing cutlery using abrasive products may lead to scratches easily.

To avoid corrosion of your cutlery, wash stainless steel and silver cutlery separately. Avoid soaking your cutlery for long to mitigate leaving any water stains or causing rust on your cutlery. Why do stainless steel cutlery turn blue in the dishwasher? After cleaning your cutlery, ensure you dry them with a soft material. Leaving the cutlery to dry on its own may easily lead to leaving traces of water which may eventually cause rusting.

Use White Vinegar and Polish

To keep your plastic handle flatware sparkling, you can use metal polish or mild abrasive to clear any other stains. To maintain that shining glow, use white vinegar and polish the cutlery with a sponge. This effect can fail to be noticed immediately on silver cutlery, but the result is fantastic and eye appealing.

 Handling and Using with Care

The way you handle your cutlery will determine the durability level. First, only use your cutlery for the purposes intended. For instance, when using a knife, you must incorporate a chopping board. The chopping board should be made of a material that is harder compared to the knife itself. Avoid using the knife on your kitchen countertops. Wrong usage may lead to blunt blades, rendering your cutlery useless after some time.  

The way you store your cutlery is also a major determinant. If possible, invest in a drawer divider to enable you to organize and store your cutlery with ease. This will divide your drawer into compartments making it easy to store and locate your cutlery. For knives, ensure you store them in a way they handle comes first before the blade. Only store the required number of cutlery per drawer since overcrowding can easily lead to scratches on the cutlery.

Regular Servicing

To keep your flatware in good condition, regular servicing is paramount. For instance, you can add oil to some of your cutlery with moving parts. Oil mitigates rust and enhances the performance of the cutlery. For knives, ensure the blades are always sharp. If you notice your cutlery is broken, you can consider inviting a professional to aid you to fix them.

Final Thought

Proper cutlery maintenance will go a long way in escalating the durability level. Ensure the cutlery material is easy to clean and maintain to mitigate damages. Always remember to store your cutlery safely in a way that can't cause any damage.