Caring for your Silver: Always wash pieces separately to avoid bumping and scratching. Clean crevices with a worn toothbrush or fine natural-bristle brush. To avoid spotting, immediately dry the pieces with a chamois or soft cotton cloth. Polish silver with a soft cotton or flannel cloth and a brand name liquid or paste silver polish to remove tarnish. Dip polishes are not suggested on intricately detailed pieces; it will remove an oxidized pattern as well as tarnish. Rub each piece lengthwise; never polish clockwise or with a circular motion as this may cause scratches. If you use your silverware regularly, expect to polish it just once or twice a year. Keep all silver away from dampness and direct sunlight. Even a light bulb that shines directly on silver will cause it to tarnish faster than it will in a dark, dry place. Store silver in a protective bag made of tarnish proof cloth. To prevent scratching, do not store silver loose in drawers. Avoid storing silver directly on wood surfaces (especially oak), as wood often contains acids that can mar the finish. Continue...