How Do You Eliminate Musty Odors From Sterling Silver Flatware?
Sterling silver flatware comes to each owner in various ways—as an inheritance, as a wedding gift or found at a bargain at an estate sale—and the silverware’s condition is often out of the recipient’s control. But there are ways to remove musty storage odors from the flatware using everyday items found in the pantry of any home. Boil a pot of water, which will be used to soak the silverware. Cover the bottom of a glass casserole type dish with aluminum foil with the shiny side up, taking care to cover the glass sides, as well. Place the sterling silver flatware in the glass casserole dish. If you are working with more than one piece of silverware, place them at least one inch apart. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of baking soda on the silverware that has been placed in the foil-lined dish. Pour the boiling water over the silverware until the flatware is submerged. The water level in the casserole dish should reach approximately a half-inch above the utensils. Allow the sterling silver flatw
