Simple tips on how to care for cutlery

Stainless steel cutlery is highly resistant, taste-neutral, safe for health, and shape-stable. However, over time, even the highest quality cutlery can develop deposits or dull spots. How to avoid it?

The obvious basis is to wash the cutlery after each use. This will prevent prolonged contact with foods that can damage its surface or change its colour. If you adopt these few tips, your cutlery will shine much longer than you would expect.

Cutlery care tips

Hand washing:

• Wash the cutlery immediately after each use.
• Do not leave it lying in the sink or soaking in water for long periods of time. Mineral salts in the water can damage the surface.
• Use a soft sponge and a soap without abrasive properties when cleaning. Avoid using steel wool.
• Dry it with a soft cloth after washing.

In the dishwasher:

• Lassen Sie das gebrauchte Besteck nicht in geschlossenem, feuchtem Geschirrspüler.
• Do not leave used cutlery in a closed, damp dishwasher.
• Check if there is enough salt and polish in it, or if it is not overdosed with them.
• Remove the limescale from the dishwasher at least once, preferably three times a year.
• Make sure that the cutlery is suitable for the dishwasher. If you bought it in our e-shop, you can find this information in the product detail on the SolaPoint website.
• Place it in the basket head up. Ideally, use a cutlery tray and store it separately to prevent individual pieces from touching each other. Proper sorting will protect it from scratches and stains.
• Remove it immediately after the washing cycle is finished and dry it with a dry cloth.
• Wash silver-plated cutlery and stainless steel separately because any contact between these materials can cause chemical reactions that damage the silver. In particular, silver-plated cutlery will not tarnish over time and will retain its beauty.
• Do not put rusty dishes in the dishwasher. During the washing process, rust will float (so-called „floating rust“) and may also settle on the cutlery.

Take care when washing knives

Pay special attention to the knife blades, whose sharpness relies on a higher carbon content. This, of course, means that the blades are more susceptible to corrosion if the knives are not stored and washed properly. Sola recommends not leaving cutlery soaked or stored in a damp environment, especially in the case of knife blades, which can be prone to corrosion. Additionally, cutlery may start losing its shine due to normal wear and tear, but using stainless steel polishers can successfully restore its shine.

If your cutlery has lost its shine or has rust spots on it, it can be fixed. You can learn more about it here.