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.

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There's nothing that can ruin dinner quicker than pulling out silverware only to notice that it's dotted with orange or red spots. While you might recoil in disgust, rust spots forming on cutlery aren ...