{"id":1631,"date":"2014-12-23T12:17:38","date_gmt":"2014-12-23T12:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clancymoving.com\/?p=1631"},"modified":"2025-08-22T19:39:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T19:39:47","slug":"tips-for-packing-silverware-heirlooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clancymoving.com\/blog\/2014\/december\/tips-for-packing-silverware-heirlooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Packing Silverware Heirlooms"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the holidays is when many hosts and hostesses take out the family heirloom silverware for entertaining guests.\u00a0\u00a0Real silverware is a luxury item long prized for its brilliant shine \u2013 so why does it look so dirty when you remove it from storage?<\/strong><\/p>\n

These grey or black stains on silverware coming out of storage is called \u201ctarnish\u201d and it\u2019s a normal part of owning real silver items.\u00a0 Silver dishes, cups, forks, knives and other flatware that is put away can come in contact with moisture and start showing ugly tarnish within days.\u00a0 What is a silverware owner to do?!\u00a0 Good thing you came across this article because whether you are packing for moving or packing for storage, we have some tips for packing silverware heirlooms just like yours!<\/p>\n

Tips for Packing Silverware<\/h2>\n

Silver flatware has its quirks and details that can add a little more complication to the process so try these easy steps from our movers to assure your valuables are protected.<\/p>\n

The dining room includes your most fragile china and crystal stemware. When using Clancy you can trust our skilled professionals to carefully wrap each item in paper then place them in boxes separate from other items. On the other hand, there is often more times than not that heirloom silverware gets neglected. Silverware care is more in depth than you might think. Many people simply throw their silverware in a box and hope for the best until it is called for use again. The ones that are a little more careful, still don\u2019t go far enough to prevent scratches and tarnishing during moves.<\/p>\n

Silver molecules combine with other elements for which have an affinity to create a corrosion product which we call tarnish. A special set of flatware must be handled with special care. When packing silver flatware there ways to protect it from those elements that can tarnish your heirloom silver.<\/p>\n

Engraved decorations can become faint due to loss of the surface.\u00a0 Protect the details by following the details.\u00a0 These silverware packing tips can help prevent this as much as possible by avoiding this gradual, slower loss of silver.\u00a0 Air-borne sulfurs and chlorides are the strongest tarnishing agents.\u00a0 Never pack bleaching agents on or near silverware!<\/p>\n

Because air causes silver to tarnish, all silver pieces should be enclosed completely in clean tissue paper or plastic wrap with a small piece of chalk in each bag. Loose flatware may be wrapped either individually or in sets in tissue.<\/p>\n

Chests for storing silver flatware are generally lined with a fabric which is impregnated with tiny silver particles which sacrificially absorb sulfurs. Adding an inch of chalk saves your silver in a similar way.\u00a0 Using the easy and inexpensive chalk trick can assure your silver is maintains its condition during travel. It will absorb moisture and slow tarnishing.<\/p>\n

Preserving Silverware in 3 Easy Steps<\/h3>\n
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  1. Wash<\/strong>This may seem obvious to some, but it\u2019s a simple mistake that is often over looked while getting everything else ready to move or put items into storage. Whether it\u2019s that people are just pressed for time, the water gets shut off or for some other reason, some of us movers actually end up packing dirty silverware.<\/li>\n
  2. Polish<\/strong>Before putting away your silverware, polish each utensil.\u00a0 This along with our other preventative measures will help to keep it from tarnishing during transportation.<\/li>\n
  3. Chalk<\/strong>Silver pieces should be enclosed completely in clean tissue paper\u00a0 (not newsprint) with a inch size piece of chalk in each bag. Keep one or two pieces of chalk in the drawer with your good silver. It will absorb moisture and slow tarnishing. Put some chalk in your jewelry box to delay tarnishing there too!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When Moving Local or Long Distance\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 make sure that you speak with your mover to list your silverware and any other items of high-value.\u00a0 Our professional, licensed movers will be happy to add these to your \u201cHigh Inventory Form\u201d so that they receive the proper valuation coverage.\u00a0 \u201cHigh-value\u201d is considered any item at a value of $100 per pound or more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    During the holidays is when many hosts and hostesses take out the family heirloom silverware for entertaining guests.\u00a0\u00a0Real silverware is a luxury item long prized for its brilliant shine \u2013 so why does it look so dirty when you remove it from storage? 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