Removing Silverware Scratches From Stoneware Dishes

The glaze on stoneware is actually harder than the metals that make up most silverware. As a result, silverware leaves small deposits of metal behind on the stoneware surface that look like dark gray scratches. Although stoneware manufacturers make specialized cleaning products to help remove these marks, you can clean your stoneware just as effectively with ingredients you already have at home.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Sponge
• Liquid dish detergent

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Mix equal amounts of baking soda and water together in a small bowl.

   • 2

     Use a damp sponge to apply the baking soda paste to the silverware scratches.

   • 3

     Rub lightly in the direction of the scratches, then let the mixture sit for five minutes.

   • 4

     Wash the stoneware with liquid dish detergent and a sponge. Examine the dish to see if the scratches are removed. If traces of the scratches are still present, repeat the application of the baking soda paste.