Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Silverware is an essential part of any place setting, but when it comes to cleanup, flatware is often treated as an afterthought.

All types of flatware or silverware, regardless of metal, must be thoroughly cleaned after every use. Stubborn stains can be removed with staples like baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar, or toothpaste.

Keeping silver clean can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Whether you're dealing with basic silverware (aka flatware) or fine silver silverware (made of actual silver), cutlery regularly takes a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whatever you do, don't be tempted to put any silver pieces into the dishwasher, especially cutlery. Pete He, chief scientist at ...

Cutlery in the kitchen sink under bubbles - Dorin Puha/Getty Images The default approach to cleaning silverware is using dishwashing soap and warm water. As with most kitchen utensils, silverware ...

Most people load silverware into the dishwasher without thinking too hard about it. But cleaning pros and passionate social media users on Reddit say there actually is a right way to load the ...