How to Clean Gold-Plated Tea Sets

Written By
Kat Black
Kat Black
Published: Dec 28, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Gentle dish-washing liquid
  • Soft-tooth brush or sponge

Caring for your tea set is relatively easy, as long as you take care not to scratch the gold plating.

  1. Fill your kitchen sink halfway with warm water.

  2. Add a few drops of dish-washing liquid.

  3. Immerse your tea set in the warm, soapy water.

  4. Scrub the pieces of the tea set with a soft toothbrush or a sponge.

  5. Rinse the pieces with warm water.

References

Tips

Do not use abrasive pads to clean your gold-plated tea set.

Do not wash your gold-plated tea set in the dishwasher.

If your gold plating becomes dull over time, you can restore the shine by rubbing a small amount of baking soda on the pieces.

Kat Black

Kat Black is a professional writer currently completing her doctorate in musicology/ She has won several prestigious awards for her research, and has had extensive training in classical music and dance.

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