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New Year’s Eve is a real test for any hostess. The main concerns are invariably devoted to a big New Year’s dinner. To make it pass at a height, you need not only to prepare a lot of festive snacks and dishes, but also to create an impeccable serving. And for this, dishes and cutlery should sparkle like new. Experts of the Scotch-Brite®trademark know how to bring shine and cleanliness quickly and without extra effort.
Crystal clear glasses
It is annoying to find that since the last family holiday, crystal glasses or glasses have become tarnished or covered with yellow spots. It is easy to correct an oversight using the proven grandmother’s method.
Pour 5 liters of warm water into the basin, dilute 3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide and 1 tablespoon of ammonia in it. Lower the glasses, glasses, and other available crystal into the basin with the solution. We recommend cleaning it with a Scotch-Brite® Stay Clean “Delicat” dish washing sponge. Thanks to the unique abrasive layer, it gently removes any, even the most long-standing dirt, without leaving behind small scratches and streaks. When all the crystal dishes are washed, wipe them dry with Scotch-Brite cleaning cloths in a roll. Due to the strong mesh structure, they perfectly remove moisture residues, leaving the surface perfectly dry and without a single lint.
Cutlery in all its splendor
According to the established tradition, silverware or nickel silver appliances are extracted from the depths of the sideboard for a New Year’s dinner. But what if you find that they have turned black and lost their former luster? A simple life hack will come to the rescue.
We will need any toothpaste and a set of sponges for delicate cleaning of Scotch-Brite®. A soft cleaning layer made of a special abrasive material effectively copes with darkening, and at the same time removes old dirt and stains. But most importantly, it does not scratch the surface at all. Put the cutlery in a basin of warm water. Also moisten the sponge in water, squeeze out a small amount of toothpaste and lightly rub it with your fingers into the surface. Wipe wet cutlery with a sponge and rinse in warm water. At the end, it remains to wipe the silverware or nickel silver with napkins, and it will again sparkle with purity and shine.
Mirror purity of metal
Metal serving dishes, trays, saucers, milk jugs and other accessories are an important part of the New Year’s table setting. However, old stains and dark plaque can spoil the whole impression. It will not be difficult to get rid of them if you have table or apple cider vinegar, as well as an absorbent Scotch-Brite® Ultra napkin. It is made of 100 % natural cellulose and is able to absorb moisture 20 times its own weight. In addition, there are no streaks and scratches after it does not remain. All that needs to be done is to moisten a napkin liberally with vinegar and carefully treat the metal dishes over the entire surface. After that, rinse the dishes in water and wipe it properly with a second cloth, clean and dry. Even the most corrosive dirt on the metal utensils will not leave a trace, and guests will be able to see their reflection in all its splendor.
A subtle approach to porcelain
Porcelain salad bowls, menazhnitsy, bowls, napkin holders and trays give the table decoration a special solemnity. Remember that you need to handle them delicately. To quickly give them an irresistible look, prepare a simple cleaning solution. Dilute 6-7 tablespoons of ordinary table salt in 2 liters of warm water. Instead, you can take the same amount of baking soda or grate a small piece of baby soap on a fine grater. And you will also need a Scotch-Brite® microfiber cloth for cleaning. The unique microfiber layer effectively copes with dirt of any complexity, even without the use of special cleaning agents. In addition, this napkin is designed specifically for delicate surfaces. Lower the ceramic dishes into the solution and use a napkin to treat the problem areas, and then the rest of the surface. After that, rinse it in clean water and wipe it well with a dry cloth.
Ceramic without a single spot
Many housewives serve hot dishes on the festive table directly in beautiful ceramic molds in which they were baked in the oven. However, there is always a risk that traces of burnt fat or soot will appear on the outside during the cooking process. It is not recommended to clean them with hard sponges, since ceramics is a fragile and capricious material. For such cases, there is a melamine sponge Scotch-Brite® Magic. It is made of melamine rubber, which literally attracts dirt without the use of additional chemicals. But most importantly, it removes grease and soot carefully, without scratching the delicate coating and without leaving scratches and streaks. Moisten the ceramic mold from the outside with water and gently clean the stains with a melamine sponge, then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. The surface will become perfectly clean and sparkling.
That’s how easy and fast you can put dishes and cutlery in order for a New Year’s feast. Scotch-Brite® washing sponges and textiles are reliable and irreplaceable assistants in this matter. Thanks to them, you can easily cope with even the most difficult pollution, and your festive serving will turn out to be impeccable. And you will also save a lot of time and effort to do other urgent preparations.