13 Ways to Use Potatoes Very Few People Know About

5. Keep the tarnished cutlery.

Restore Your Tarnished Cutlery with Potatoes
It’s a well-known fact that silver cutlery can become tarnished over time, losing its original shine and brilliance. While this darkening is a natural process, it can be frustrating if you want your beautiful silverware to sparkle again. Fortunately, there’s a simple and effective remedy using potatoes that can help restore your cutlery to its former glory. Here’s how to do it. 1. Prepare the Potatoes: Start by chopping a few raw potatoes into small pieces and boiling them in a pot of water. Once the potatoes are fully cooked, remove them from the pot, but keep the water. This starchy liquid is key to reviving your tarnished silver. 2. Soak the Cutlery: Submerge your tarnished silverware in the warm potato water. Make sure the pieces are fully immersed to allow the solution to work effectively. Let them soak for about one hour. During this time, the natural compounds released from the potatoes will help lift the tarnish from the silver. 3. Clean Thoroughly: After an hour, remove the cutlery from the potato water and give each piece a gentle scrub with a soft brush. This will help to dislodge any remaining tarnish and ensure that your silverware is thoroughly cleaned. 4. Rinse and Dry: Once you’ve scrubbed the cutlery, rinse it under fresh, cool water to remove any residue from the potato water. After rinsing, pat the pieces dry with a clean paper towel, ensuring that no moisture is left to cause further tarnishing.

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