{"id":7950,"date":"2026-05-06T13:26:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/?p=7950"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:32:23","slug":"how-to-wash-steel-cutlery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/how-to-wash-steel-cutlery\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO WASH STEEL CUTLERY"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Cutlery made entirely of stainless steel (usually 18\/10) is very durable, but to keep it looking new and avoid stains or dull marks, there are a few maintenance tips.<\/span><\/span> Here’s how to wash it best: 1. In the dishwasher Stainless steel is made for the dishwasher, but pay attention to these details: Separation: Avoid washing stainless steel cutlery with silver or aluminum cutlery.<\/span><\/span> Contact between different metals can trigger an electrolytic reaction that creates dark stains on the steel.<\/span><\/span> Positioning: Place the cutlery in the rack with the tip facing up.<\/span><\/span> This allows water to drain away more easily and ensures superior hygiene.<\/span><\/span> Drying: This is the critical step.<\/span><\/span> Don’t leave it in the closed dishwasher after the cycle;<\/span><\/span> the steam will make it dull.<\/span><\/span> Open the door immediately or remove it and wipe it with a cloth.<\/span><\/span> 2. By Hand (For Maximum Shine) If you want them to shine like new: Use hot water and a neutral detergent.<\/span><\/span> Avoid abrasive sponges (the green part) if your cutlery has a mirror finish, as they create micro-scratches.<\/span><\/span> The cloth trick: Always dry them with a cotton or microfiber cloth while they’re still warm.<\/span><\/span> This removes limescale droplets before they dry.<\/span><\/span> 3. How to Remove Stains and Streaks If your cutlery has rainbow stains or white streaks (limescale): Vinegar or Lemon: Wipe with a cloth soaked in white vinegar or lemon juice.<\/span><\/span> The acidity dissolves limescale and revives the steel’s shine.<\/span><\/span> Baking Soda: For more stubborn stains or burnt-on food residue, create a paste with water and baking soda, scrub gently, and rinse.<\/span><\/span> 4. What to absolutely avoid Prolonged soaking: Don’t leave them immersed in water for hours, especially if the water contains salt residue or acidic foods (tomato, egg, mayonnaise), as this can cause pitting corrosion.<\/span><\/span> Chlorine detergents: Bleach is the number one enemy of stainless steel and can permanently damage it.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Cutlery made entirely of stainless steel (usually 18\/10) is very durable, but to keep it looking new and avoid stains or dull marks, there are a few maintenance tips. Here’s how to wash it best: 1. In the dishwasher Stainless steel is made for the dishwasher, but pay attention to these details: Separation: Avoid…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7953,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[414],"tags":[],"post_series":[],"class_list":["post-7950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-info","entry","has-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7950"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7950\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7950"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7950"},{"taxonomy":"post_series","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domusanddesign.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_series?post=7950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}