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It's about a letter size aluminum foil, and will cause a small galvanic reaction that removes the thin matte coating on the steel. Stainless steel becomes shiny after a couple of washes. Magic? Not really :-)
Use normal machine dish detergent and wash as usual.
Take it out and throw it away after each wash. Make sure it is secure and cannot dance around in the machine.
It does not react with anything else in the machine. Stainless steel only. But strangely enough, glass and porcelain can also appear shinier. I don't know why.
Some chemists here might know better.
Recycling: I am quite sure that everyone understands that the used aluminum sheet must be placed in a metal waste container - without me having to say it. "Throw away" today means recycling. I get called a "fucking clown" because I don't remind you about recycling :-)
prestekragen
This trick set does not remove burnt-on food or physical scratches, but it is absolutely superb against the dull, grayish veil that settles on stainless steel knives, forks and spoons over time!
LordKitchenersValet
Bookmarking THIS for later because holy heck I hope some superior-to-me nerd comes in and explains.
gayvillian
Lol I'll get right on cleaning my huge collection of real silver eating untesils. Might throw the monocle in, too
prestekragen
New: The same thing happens with silverware, it becomes shiny.
Note: Silverware and stainless steel must never touch each other in the dishwasher. If they are next to each other, a chemical reaction can occur that leaves ugly, permanent stains on the silver. Keep them in separate chambers, and leave the foil ball together with the silver.
trinxter
My stainless is shiny. No matte coating.
prestekragen
Try once, and compare with cutlery in the drawer. If both shining OK, you dont need to process.
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REOJackwagon
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spittleteets
Aluminum foil can also be used to clean tarnished silver.
Sheet of aluminum foil in a bath of warm water and baking soda will remove tarnish from silver in a few mins to half hour with no pitting or etching
prestekragen
I think its about the same galvanic reaction
TomBrokaw
Multiple sites say it may work with silver but none mention stainless steel, and one specifies it only works with silver. It can also disintegrate and clog your filter.
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https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/a71166145/aluminum-foil-dishwasher-hack/
https://www.southernliving.com/should-you-put-aluminum-foil-in-your-dishwasher-11978884
prestekragen
My friend has been doing it with stainless steel since 1987. It shines after the process, and shines even more after 2-3 times in a row. Then you can repeat it 1-3 weeks later, then they will continue to shine.
prestekragen
I dont have any silver :-)
ElbowDeepInUserSub
Don't "throw it away" unless you're a fucking clown.
prestekragen
pardon?
ElbowDeepInUserSub
Glass and aluminum are some of the most readily recyclable materials humans use, and it is incredibly irresponsible to throw them away. FYI.
prestekragen
FYI: This "fucking clown" leaves it up to everyone to recycle their waste without me specifying it every time everywhere - You jerk.
ElbowDeepInUserSub
You're the one that said throw it away. Great if you don't, but still, use your words.
prestekragen
OK boss. Save the Earth haha