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**Say Goodbye to Tarnished Cutlery: A Simple Solution for Old and Worn-Out Utensils**
In this article, we’ll introduce you to an easy, natural method to say goodbye to tarnished cutlery and give your old and worn-out utensils a brand new shine.
### Why Does Cutlery Tarnish?
For silverware, the tarnishing happens due to the sulfur compounds in the air, moisture, or food residue. Stainless steel, while more resistant to tarnishing, can still show signs of dullness from minerals in water or buildup from oil and grease.
While tarnishing is inevitable over time, there are ways to prevent and fix it, restoring your utensils to a bright, polished finish.
If you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive way to restore your tarnished cutlery, a **baking soda and aluminum foil** method is your go-to solution. This trick utilizes the chemical reaction between the aluminum foil, baking soda, and tarnish on your cutlery to gently remove the tarnish and bring back the shine.
What You’ll Need:
– **Aluminum foil** (enough to line the bottom of a dish or sink)
– **Baking soda** (about 1-2 tablespoons)
– **Hot water**
– A **dish or sink** (large enough to hold your cutlery)
– **Tongs or gloves** (optional, to handle hot items)
– **Soft cloth** (for polishing)