Special items : Pewter

Most pewter will never need polished but if you find yourself in the situation that you need to clean your pewter here are a few ideas.

►You can ‘dust off’ you pewter collection with a cloth damped with vinegar to keep the pewter from attracting more dust.

►You can use ethyl alcohol to clean smoke and dirt from pewter that has been subjected to a fire or cigarette smoke.

►If you must polish your pewter, you can use one half cup of liquid whiting, four tablespoons of ethyl alcohol and one half cup of baking soda. Mixing these ingredients into a paste, use an old soft toothbrush to clean the little cracks and details in your pewter piece.