tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post4612582634210586996..comments2024-03-24T12:54:29.192-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: Spit & PolishPigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-37935548388577139752015-07-29T14:29:18.261-04:002015-07-29T14:29:18.261-04:00Here's what I put on all of my MOP listings:
A...Here's what I put on all of my MOP listings:<br />A word on cleaning: DO NOT PUT INTO THE DISHWASHER! It will ruin these pieces. The tines/blades are steel, not stainless steel, that has been silver-plated. Any place where the plate has worn thin will rust. Wash them by hand and dry them immediately with a soft towel. They will last for another 100 years if you care for them!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-38421197760997151672015-07-29T14:27:29.401-04:002015-07-29T14:27:29.401-04:00The main thing is that a lot of the knife blades a...The main thing is that a lot of the knife blades are steel, not stainless steel. If you don't dry them well immediately, they will rust in a heart-beat!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-17012140663722022482015-07-29T14:18:24.763-04:002015-07-29T14:18:24.763-04:00thanks for your response. I scooped up some uncar...thanks for your response. I scooped up some uncared-for MOP handled flatware at Scott's in Atlanta and want to be sure I am doing right by it. I am hoping with a little attention, it will be as beautiful as yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-33708538172659594502015-07-28T11:59:16.954-04:002015-07-28T11:59:16.954-04:00I use soapy water and dry the handles immediately ...I use soapy water and dry the handles immediately with a soft cloth. Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-21824690347130980402015-07-27T14:20:55.802-04:002015-07-27T14:20:55.802-04:00glad to know that I am not the only one who finds ...glad to know that I am not the only one who finds polishing silver soothing. what do you use to clean the mother of pearl handles of your knives? thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-66839879961707217792015-07-25T00:46:18.674-04:002015-07-25T00:46:18.674-04:00Hello Meg, Wright's silver polish is still a...Hello Meg, Wright's silver polish is still available in Cleveland--I just bought a jar today. <br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-22349183360226175742015-07-24T22:15:56.294-04:002015-07-24T22:15:56.294-04:00Beautiful. Sigh. I don't like the smell of sil...Beautiful. Sigh. I don't like the smell of silver polish, so I always put the task off longer than I should.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-78462105071103304212015-07-22T17:16:05.972-04:002015-07-22T17:16:05.972-04:00That's a great idea for the silver in a drawer...That's a great idea for the silver in a drawer, which most of mine isn't!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-73026361347272007782015-07-22T17:15:43.520-04:002015-07-22T17:15:43.520-04:00If the tarnish is realllllly bad, I use the polish...If the tarnish is realllllly bad, I use the polishing tip on my Dremel drill.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-85234734646212423702015-07-22T17:15:17.560-04:002015-07-22T17:15:17.560-04:00Love the ease of the wipes.Love the ease of the wipes.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-76137798443386719052015-07-22T17:15:03.077-04:002015-07-22T17:15:03.077-04:00Karen... keep an eye out for new pieces on the sid...Karen... keep an eye out for new pieces on the sidebar here!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-63457219124755267302015-07-22T17:14:34.135-04:002015-07-22T17:14:34.135-04:00I am my own (not very good) maid, too! And I love ...I am my own (not very good) maid, too! And I love ironing, too!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-5075289192992830672015-07-22T17:14:06.491-04:002015-07-22T17:14:06.491-04:00I have used Goddard's, but think I like the wi...I have used Goddard's, but think I like the wipes much better now!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-41756395899022096002015-07-22T15:03:56.868-04:002015-07-22T15:03:56.868-04:00Easy to use and economical, 3M silver strips in th...Easy to use and economical, 3M silver strips in the silver drawers will delay tarnishing! I have them in all drawers and bags.<br /><br />best, teaorwine<br /><br />teaorwine.blogspot.comteaorwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569214378018984731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-23027624047910478382015-07-22T12:33:43.236-04:002015-07-22T12:33:43.236-04:00Great tips on silver cleaning, just what I needed ...Great tips on silver cleaning, just what I needed right now. I found some silver pieces from my parents that I wanted to use but they are all pretty tarnished. I could not find my old silver polish either. I'll give Weiman wipes a try. Thanks, Meg!MAISON de BALLARDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210281884904243850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-49094715701882331252015-07-22T11:56:41.554-04:002015-07-22T11:56:41.554-04:00I am my own maid, ha! + am also a Goddards gal wil...I am my own maid, ha! + am also a Goddards gal will try Weiman's. xxpeggybraswelldesign.compeggy braswellhttp://peggybraswelldesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-66828825479151628362015-07-22T11:52:47.926-04:002015-07-22T11:52:47.926-04:00I rarely polish silver anymore; however I am going...I rarely polish silver anymore; however I am going to try out the new wipes! I agree about the old sponges. Still want to get a set of your mother of pearl flatware!!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-76121635091267106512015-07-22T11:29:57.651-04:002015-07-22T11:29:57.651-04:00Since I'm my own maid I greatly appreciate thi...Since I'm my own maid I greatly appreciate this tip, Meg. Polishing silver, doing laundry, and ironing are the only domestic chores I truly enjoy. I've also been a Goddard's fan but will pursue the Weiman's. Many thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-8453941337059739472015-07-22T06:19:50.711-04:002015-07-22T06:19:50.711-04:00Even though I am very lucky to have someone who do...Even though I am very lucky to have someone who does the polishing, I do occasionally dig out a piece that has been stored and is in need of a bit of sparkling attention. I provide Goddard's sponge and foam for items that can take water, (your kettle/teapot would work), or their cream. We used to get Wright's here, (but the name change may explain why we no longer do), so I buy Goddard&#columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.com