Okay this isn't exactly about cooking but I don't know where else
to ask the question. How do you remove those black streak marks
that silverware leaves on dishes? Obviously not SOS! Nothing seems
to work and I'm starting to think about using paint stripper or
something but that's probably not a good idea. There must be a
way to get those black marks off without harming the plates. Thanks.

"Ron" writes:

>Okay this isn't exactly about cooking but I don't know where else
>to ask the question. How do you remove those black streak marks
>that silverware leaves on dishes? Obviously not SOS! Nothing seems
>to work and I'm starting to think about using paint stripper or
>something but that's probably not a good idea. There must be a
>way to get those black marks off without harming the plates.

Pencil eraser. Choose a quality pencil eraser like Eberhard Faber "Pink
Pearl". First test for abrasion in an inconspicuous spot like the bottom of
the piece. Btw, those streaks are in all liklyhood made only by knives... do
not use your finest formal dinnerware for serving steak or any other foods
requiring heavy cutting, and even then invest in quality steak knives, they
require less pressure therefore are far less likely to mark.



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in article , Ron at
wrote on 12/12/03 9:10 PM:

> Okay this isn't exactly about cooking but I don't know where else
> to ask the question. How do you remove those black streak marks
> that silverware leaves on dishes? Obviously not SOS! Nothing seems
> to work and I'm starting to think about using paint stripper or
> something but that's probably not a good idea. There must be a
> way to get those black marks off without harming the plates. Thanks.
>
>

I don't know what your dishes are made from, but mine are made by
Pfaltzgraff, and are heavy stoneware. Pfaltzgraff makes a special cleanser
that is specifically for removing marks such as you describe.

I have seen it at JC Penney's and other stores where they sell the
Pfaltzgraff dishes. You can also find it at Pfaltzgraff outlets and at
their online store www.pfaltzgraff.com

No, I'm not affiliated with Pfaltzgraff at all, just a long-time consumer of
their products.

If your dishes are also stoneware, this stuff will work on them.
It's mildly abrasive and there is also a chemical in it that reacts against
the marks.

You should have no trouble finding this stuff where they sell Pfaltzgraff
products.

Sheryl Rosen > wrote in
:

> in article , Ron at
> wrote on 12/12/03 9:10 PM:
>
>> Okay this isn't exactly about cooking but I don't know where else
>> to ask the question. How do you remove those black streak marks
>> that silverware leaves on dishes? Obviously not SOS! Nothing seems
>> to work and I'm starting to think about using paint stripper or
>> something but that's probably not a good idea. There must be a
>> way to get those black marks off without harming the plates. Thanks.
>>
>>
>
> I don't know what your dishes are made from, but mine are made by
> Pfaltzgraff, and are heavy stoneware. Pfaltzgraff makes a special
> cleanser that is specifically for removing marks such as you describe.
>
> I have seen it at JC Penney's and other stores where they sell the
> Pfaltzgraff dishes. You can also find it at Pfaltzgraff outlets and
> at their online store www.pfaltzgraff.com
>
> No, I'm not affiliated with Pfaltzgraff at all, just a long-time
> consumer of their products.
>
> If your dishes are also stoneware, this stuff will work on them.
> It's mildly abrasive and there is also a chemical in it that reacts
> against the marks.
>
> You should have no trouble finding this stuff where they sell
> Pfaltzgraff products.
>
>

That's really good to know, Sheryl. I have the same problem with certain
colors of Fiestaware. Thanks for posting this.

Wayne

> I don't know what your dishes are made from, but mine are made by
> Pfaltzgraff, and are heavy stoneware. Pfaltzgraff makes a special cleanser
> that is specifically for removing marks such as you describe.
>

Okay, thank you. The dishes are indeed Pfaltzgraff. I hadn't noticed
that made a cleaner for removing the marks. Seems like this would be a bit
less "elbow grease" than the pencil eraser idea. Have a Merry Christmas.

in article , Ron at
wrote on 12/12/03 11:37 PM:

>> I don't know what your dishes are made from, but mine are made by
>> Pfaltzgraff, and are heavy stoneware. Pfaltzgraff makes a special cleanser
>> that is specifically for removing marks such as you describe.
>>
>
> Okay, thank you. The dishes are indeed Pfaltzgraff. I hadn't noticed
> that made a cleaner for removing the marks. Seems like this would be a bit
> less "elbow grease" than the pencil eraser idea. Have a Merry Christmas.
>
>

Which pattern?

> >
> > Okay, thank you. The dishes are indeed Pfaltzgraff. I hadn't noticed
> > that made a cleaner for removing the marks. Seems like this would be a bit
> > less "elbow grease" than the pencil eraser idea. Have a Merry Christmas.
> >
> >
>
> Which pattern?

Filigree.

"Ron" > wrote in message
...
> Okay this isn't exactly about cooking but I don't know where else
> to ask the question. How do you remove those black streak marks
> that silverware leaves on dishes? Obviously not SOS! Nothing seems
> to work and I'm starting to think about using paint stripper or
> something but that's probably not a good idea. There must be a
> way to get those black marks off without harming the plates. Thanks.

Try toothpaste and a toothbrush. Spread some around and let it sit for a
minute or 2, as long as it stays moist. Then use the brush on it.

Hope it works for you.

Judy

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