How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches By using this repair guide, you will be able to rid yourself of scratches on your dishware.
Written By: Julia Trenkle
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How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
INTRODUCTION Do you have silverware scratches on your dishware? Do you wish your dishes looked as good as new? A dinner plate with scratches may seem old or unattractive. Renew the appearance of your dishes with this easy technique.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
sponge (1)
scratched plate (1)
Paper Towels (1) Can of "Bar Keeper's Friend Cleanser and Polish" (1)
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How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Step 1 — How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Obtain a product called "Bar Keeper's Friend".
This product can be found at most grocery stores in the cleaning aisle. (It is available at Walmart)
Step 2
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Go to a sink so that you have access to running water.
Rinse off your dish so that the plate is moist.
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How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Step 3
Shake some of the "Bar Cleaner's Friend" powder onto the back of the plate to make sure that it does not damage the coloring.
Wet the sponge and wipe the plate to see if the product is damaging to your plate.
If it is, then stop usage immediately and rinse your plate to reduce damage.
If the product is not damaging, then continue use on the top of the plate.
Do not consume "Bar Cleaner's Friend" directly.
Step 4
Once you have flipped the plate over and sprinkled the plate with an thin and even layer of "Bar Keeper's Friend", scrub the plate with a sponge until the scratches are less visible.
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How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Step 5
When the powder and water are combined, a paste will form, as shown.
Once you have wiped the plate to your satisfaction (until most or all of the scratches have disappeared), squeeze out your sponge and rinse your plate and hands.
Step 6
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How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Step 7
Now, grab a paper towel and dry your plate by wiping.
When you have dried the plate completely, your plate is done and ready for use.
Now you have a plate that looks good as new! To maintain the appearance of your dishware, simply use the same process described in this guide when scratches appear again. This document was last generated on 2017-06-30 12:58:22 PM.
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How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches By using this repair guide, you will be able to rid yourself of scratches on your dishware.
Written By: Julia Trenkle
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 6
How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
INTRODUCTION Do you have silverware scratches on your dishware? Do you wish your dishes looked as good as new? A dinner plate with scratches may seem old or unattractive. Renew the appearance of your dishes with this easy technique.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
sponge (1)
scratched plate (1)
Paper Towels (1) Can of "Bar Keeper's Friend Cleanser and Polish" (1)
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 2 of 6
How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Step 1 — How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Obtain a product called "Bar Keeper's Friend".
This product can be found at most grocery stores in the cleaning aisle. (It is available at Walmart)
Step 2
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Go to a sink so that you have access to running water.
Rinse off your dish so that the plate is moist.
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How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Step 3
Shake some of the "Bar Cleaner's Friend" powder onto the back of the plate to make sure that it does not damage the coloring.
Wet the sponge and wipe the plate to see if the product is damaging to your plate.
If it is, then stop usage immediately and rinse your plate to reduce damage.
If the product is not damaging, then continue use on the top of the plate.
Do not consume "Bar Cleaner's Friend" directly.
Step 4
Once you have flipped the plate over and sprinkled the plate with an thin and even layer of "Bar Keeper's Friend", scrub the plate with a sponge until the scratches are less visible.
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How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Step 5
When the powder and water are combined, a paste will form, as shown.
Once you have wiped the plate to your satisfaction (until most or all of the scratches have disappeared), squeeze out your sponge and rinse your plate and hands.
Step 6
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How to Remove Dinner Plate Scratches
Step 7
Now, grab a paper towel and dry your plate by wiping.
When you have dried the plate completely, your plate is done and ready for use.
Now you have a plate that looks good as new! To maintain the appearance of your dishware, simply use the same process described in this guide when scratches appear again. This document was last generated on 2017-06-30 12:58:22 PM.
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