Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> On 12/19/2013 11:43 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
> > I 'll be bringing soup spoons and ladle to a special Christmas gumbo
> > lunch. I've looked at the Oneida and Heloise websites. They say use a
> > teaspoon of ammonia to a gallon of hot water to make them sparkle.
> > Anyone have a better idea on making flatware look its best? Polly
>
> I put them in the dishwasher with Cascade Platinum and they look brand
> new. Other than that, I'd try the ammonia.

I would go with the Oneida recommendation. Surely they would know.
That said, I have a nice set of Oneida flatware but I don't use them
daily..they are only for special occasions. Still looks brand new
after about 20 years and I live only one mile from the ocean so the
environment is not some issue.

I do store them in a closed box with felt. And whenever I use them, I
hand wash and dry with a towel immediately...then put them away.

G.