When preparing for holidays or other events, we pay special attention to a clean and ironed tablecloth or elegant decorations. In the rush of duties, we can forget the cutlery. At the same time, wet spots, unsightly stains and rust can spoil the final effect of any styling. Find out how to quickly and effectively restore the shine of rusty cutlery.

Quick cleaning of cutlery using baking soda and vinegar

This is one of the easiest ways to effortlessly clean cutlery (both silver and stainless steel). Just pour 3 liters of water into a large pot, add 5 tablespoons of vinegar and 4 tablespoons of baking soda. Bring it all to a boil and then cool. Put the rusty cutlery in the pot and wait for the result. You will see spectacular results after just a few minutes. The worse the condition of the cutlery, the longer you should wait before removing it from the mix. Then it is best to rinse the cutlery under running water and wipe it dry with a soft cloth.

How to remove rust from cutlery

Unsightly rust spots sometimes appear on cutlery. The best way to get rid of them is with a homemade paste. Just add citric acid to a small amount of water and mix thoroughly. Cutlery is best cleaned with a sponge or toothbrush using this thick mixture, then rinsed and wiped dry.

Cleaning cutlery with salt

If you want to avoid the sharp smell of vinegar in your home, you can clean the cutlery with salt. Add 40 g of salt to a large pot with a liter of water, bring everything to a boil, and then immerse the cutlery in the mixture for a few minutes (this method is also suitable for silver cutlery). Then just rinse them and wipe them thoroughly.

Cleaning cutlery using aluminum foil

The best way to clean silverware that has become tarnished and slightly blackened is with aluminum foil. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, then drop in a large ball (about the size of a closed fist) of crumpled tin foil. It is still necessary to add a teaspoon of salt or baking soda to the boiling water. Then carefully place the cutlery in the boiling water (together with the foil). After just a few minutes, you should see the effects of the bath. The silver cutlery will shine.

Forget scrubbing. With this trick, you will clean your cutlery brilliantly in 10 minutes