Does an object need cleaning, before applying new silver with Holland Hallmark Silver Plater ?
It is generally not necessary to clean the object before using Silver Plater, as Silver Plater contains a cleaning agent which will be activated immediately you apply the product. So Silver Plater itself will clean any latent tarnish and light dirt before it will deposit a layer of silver onto the clean base metal. However, if the item is particularly greasy or has heavy tarnish, it is recommended to remove this surface dirt before applying Silver Plater. This way you will make the most economical use of Holland Hallmark Silver Plater. Please just clean the item with Holland Hallmark Copper / Brass Cleaner and then wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry, before applying Silver Plater. Do not use other chemicals as they may react unfavorably with the silver plating process of Holland Hallmark Silver Plater.
