Care & Use
Your Reed & Barton silverplated flatware, like anything of value, requires some simple care guidelines to maintain its lustrous beauty. Please follow these instructions and enjoy using your silverplated flatware every day and for special occasions throughout the year. Over time, a beautiful patina develops giving each piece of sterling a wonderful, soft, glowing finish.
- Wash silverplate promptly after each use. Avoid extended contact with acidic foods or foods that cause corrosion such as salt, mayonnaise, or eggs. Don't allow food to dry on sterling as it can cause staining.
- Hand washing is the preferred method of care. Avoid soaking your sterling in water for extended periods of time. Use a mild, non - lemon, liquid detergent in hot water, rinse thoroughly in hot water, and dry each piece promptly with a soft cloth to prevent water spots. Put away when completely dry.
- Silverplated flatware can be washed in the dishwasher, although it is not recommended. Avoid lemon scented detergents and those containing chloride. Silverplated flatware should be washed in the dishwasher separately, and never together with stainless flatware. Remove it before the intense heat of the drying cycle and dry with a soft towel to avoid water spots.
- Silverplated flatware should be polished occasionally with anti-tarnish, non-abrasive polish such as Hagerty, to restore its brilliant luster. Dips and solutions are not recommended as they may remove the oxidation that enhances the detail in your pattern.
