Keep your pewter pieces in tip-top shape for years to come.

The good news, it doesn’t tarnish as easily as silver and the patina darkens evenly over time.

Each looks different and requires slightly different cleaning techniques.

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The dishwasher detergent and high water temperatures are too harsh for pewter.

Wash by hand instead.

They are too abrasive and will damage the surface of the pewter.

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