How do you remove scratches on flatware?

by Joyce Bell

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The flatware that I use everyday have a lot of scratches, especially on the tines of the forks. Is there any way to remove or reduce these scratches other than buying a new set of flatware?

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Emily on Apr 08, 2018

I collect a huge amount of silverplate and we also use stainless steel. I don't remember any scratches. Maybe the metal is too thin?

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- Joyce Bell on Apr 09, 2018
  
  Thank you Emily. The flatware is very old. And the metal does look somewhat thin. I am not sure what I am going to do. I guess I had a unreal expectation of how long the flatware would last. I'm pretty sure that it is about twenty years old. Thank you again for responding.
  
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Amy Ogden-Paparone on Apr 09, 2018

Hi Joyce,
I also noticed scratches on my flatware while getting things together for my family who were coming to celebrate Easter and I tried this... https://www.hunker.com/12256699/how-to-remove-scratches-from-stainless-flatware
and it worked!! Hope it works for you too! Good Luck!

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- Joyce Bell on Apr 09, 2018
  
  Thank you Amy for responding to my question. I went to the link that you listed and tried using the Olive Oil and soft cloth to remove the scratches. Then I used warm water with a little bit of Dawn to wash, and then buffed dry. Unfortunately, it did not work for me. But as I told Emily, I think the flatware is about 20 years old and that I have unreal expectations of long it should last. When my birthday comes, much later in the year, I will ask for new flatware. I want a service for eight. Thank you for trying to help me.
  
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- Amy Ogden-Paparone on Apr 10, 2018
  
  Hi Joyce, Sorry about that :( I'm giving you a link for New flatware, it's beautiful, inexpensive compared to others and holds up so well. AND you can order it by the piece rather than having to buy a get what we give you type set! I've purchased mine here and then had to go and get some as gifts for relatives and friends who loved it.
  https://www.webstaurantstore.com/3897/flatware.html
  You deserve new flatware after 20 years!!!
  
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- Joyce Bell on Apr 19, 2018
  
  Thank you Amy. I am going to go to the site you posted. Thank you for posting it for me.
  
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Johnavallance82 on Apr 26, 2024

Maybe try trying to get them off using Steel wool...?

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