Towle Flatware – Various Types

Towle stainless steel flat ware is produced by premier silverware companies of the United States. The origin of this flat silverware can be traced back to the late 1690s in the United States.

Towel stainless steel flatware in America is known for their knives and other slicing instruments, whereas in Europe, they are very well known for knives, forks and spoons for everyday use. It is ideal to choose products made of high quality stainless steel.

Alternatively Pewter can also be used except in most cases stainless is the preferred option for most people's kitchens due to the quality. It is possible to get disposable flatware and this normally comes in plastic.

The range of Towle stainless steel flatware is made to a high quality regarding their cutting blades and with an emphasis on fine detail. There are many various types to choose from to suit everyone.

One of the ranges is the XL flatware this can be used for a number of different
purposes in the kitchen, from preparing and serving food to eating food as well.

There are spoons for young infants as well, starting at the baby from twelve to twenty-four months. Those of you who like to prepare and serve deserts will enjoy the range offering cake forks and cake-serving forks, and a cake knife can also be purchased if so desired for cakes and pastries.

Those of you who like to offer a cheese board to your family and guests will like the cheese cleaver that is available in the range. Then for the coffee to follow there is also the demitasse spoon by Towle for you to serve after dinner refreshments, ideal for coffee or tea.

Those guests who enjoy an after dinner liquor will love the double jigger you have which is part of the flatware range ideal for drinks.


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Cleaning Towle Stainless Steel Flatware

Stainless steel is essentially iron which has been infused with 10% or more chromium. It is good at resisting corrosion and rust through normal wear and tear but occasionally it will dull.

Stainless steel is noted for its hardness and ability to withstand everyday use. To make the flatware shine, chromium is used to form the hard oxide coating on the surface which protects the steel on the inside.

Over time and use and with exposure to elements like dishwashing detergent, this hard protective shell slowly wears down. Frequently the exterior of flatware will
dull and no longer retain its luster. This is a normal occurrence for all flatware, although it should not occur for quite some time, depending upon the initial quality of the silverware.

If your flatware is still relatively new and in good shape then there are a number of ways to clean it and restore some of its original shine. One method used to remove streaking is to take a soft dish towel and rub olive oil on the flatware; this should help remove streaks.

You can also polish and shine stainless steel flatware by using vinegar and a soft cloth; this will help to remove heat stains from the flatware. If you don’t have vinegar, club soda can be used.

Before placing your Towle stainless steel flatware in the dishwasher try to rinse off salty or acidic foods. Sometimes people put utensils in a dishwasher and wait upwards of 3 days to run the dishwasher.

This extended time will dull your stainless steel flatware quicker than daily
washing. An important note is that detergents are harsh chemicals used to clean off stubborn foods but they can also damage your flatware if they come in contact with flatware which is wet; usually dark spots are the result.

If you want to take the time to properly care for your stainless steel flatware then washing by hand is the way to go. Simply clean the items with warm water and a gentle detergent and immediately dry the flatware by hand. Letting them drip dry will cause spotting and streaking.

If a haze or blur occurs over time, a gentle silver polish can sometimes be used to remove this. Acidic and salty foods are more corrosive than others and should be removed from the stainless steel flatware as soon as possible.

Remember to not use harsh abrasives or steel wool on stainless steel as it will scratch the surface and cause additional problems. How to clean dull stainless steel flatware

Materials needed:

Bowls for mixing ingredients and soaking

Rubber gloves

Non gel toothpaste

Lint-free soft cloths

Paper towels

Water

Calgon water softener

1/4 cup measure

Bleach

Ammonia

Silver polish

Stainless steel cleaner: 1/4 cup chlorine bleach, 1/4 cup Calgon water softener, 1 gallon very hot water

Note: Only use this on stainless steel, not real silver!

Mix 1/4 cup chlorine bleach, 1/4 cup Calgon water softener, and 1 gallon of hot water.

You can mix this in the sink or in any non-aluminum container.

Immerse the stainless steel flatware in the solution for 30 minutes and then wash as
usual, whether this be the dishwasher or by hand with dishwashing soap.

For really tough spots, use a little non-gel toothpaste, or one part silver polish mixed with one part ammonia. Apply with a soft cloth, rinse and dry.

Tip: You only do this when the stainless really needs it — when it has that blue tint — probably every couple of months.