The Best Method to Clean Stainless Steel Flatware

Clean stainless steel flatware with washing soda.

Stainless steel flatware is used in many homes as the primary set of eating utensils. Stainless steel does not come cheap, making it important to properly clean the flatware after each use not only to remove food and bacteria but also to keep the flatware looking brand new. This can be done with an inexpensive cleaning routine, plus a more thorough routine on occasion when the flatware requires a deep cleaning.

Things You'll Need

• Tin foil
• Washing soda

Instructions

1. Wash the flatware regularly with soapy dish water and a dish cloth. Rinse in clean water when finished, and dry with a dish towel.

2. Spread a large sheet of tin foil across the bottom of your sink, and place all the flatware onto it.

3. Pour 1 gallon boiling water into the sink with 1/4 cup washing soda.

4. Let the flatware soak for 15 minutes, drain the water and rinse the flatware with hot water.

5. Dry each piece of flatware with a dish towel.

References

• Utah State University Cooperative Extension: Making a House a Home
• Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet: Recipes for a Healthy Home