Question: How to store cutlery in bulk?

(Posted by: on 2009-07-01 16:57:01)

I have 600 pieces of silver cutlery (to be used at a wedding later this year) we have just finished washing and polishing it and now need a convenient way to store it without getting in all tarnished again. Any ideas?

Posted by: kay on 2009-07-01, 17:39:02

Assuming it really is silver, you need to keep it away from sulfur compounds. A silver chest is the usual answer, but there are also fabrics and sulfur-scavenging papers that can be used. e.g.: silverguard.com/ c-6-pacific-silvercloth.aspx silverguard.com/ c-9-3m-anti-tarnish-strips.aspx Don't know anything about the silverguard company, but I have used both Pacific Silvercloth and the 3M strips for years.