How to clean a pewter mug

PEWTER, although not a traditional base for mugs or tankards, allows artisans to create intricately designed but delicate decorations. How do you clean a pewter mug?

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Pewter was once the favourite metal of Romans and Egyptians but has since passed into relative obscurity over the last millennium. Ancient societies favoured it for its malleable nature, and they used it for decorative items and tableware. While it has fewer uses in the modern world, those who own them need to keep them polished with a specific mixture.

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How to clean a pewter mug

Pewter is an alloy consisting of several different metals.

Its makeup includes between 85 and 99 percent tin, copper, sometimes silver and bismuth.

The combination creates a highly malleable material but makes it vulnerable to some washing chemicals.

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How to clean a pewter mug (Image: GETTY)

How to clean a pewter mug: Pewter

How to clean a pewter mug: Pewter is an alloy with several different metals (Image: GETTY)

Experts recommend people don't pile pewter utensils in the dishwasher, as this can damage the metal.

For a spot clean, hand washing with laundry detergent and a kitchen sponge should do the trick.

Any prideful owners may want to keep their pewter mugs in tip-top condition.

And doing so with a natural recipe requires a little more time and preparation.

How to clean a pewter mug: Pewter

How to clean a pewter mug: Pewter is still used in the modern day, but rarely (Image: GETTY)

Shiny pewter objects require a basic polishing mixture of common household ingredients.

People will need:

  • Flour: 64 g
  • Vinegar: 236 ml
  • One teaspoon of salt
  • A soft cloth

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How to clean a pewter mug: Fruit juice high acidity will impact pewter surfaces (Image: GETTY)

Method

People can create the pewter paste by thoroughly mixing the salt, flour and vinegar in a bowl.

Once smooth, take the cloth and spread the cleanser over the surface while rubbing it in a circular motion.

Then, leave it for 30 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water and drying naturally.

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    What not to drink in a pewter mug

    Some liquids will alter pewter more than others, namely acidic ones.

    The worst drinks for pewter surfaces include most fruit juices, which have ph values of 2.3 to 2.5.

    Fizzy drinks such as lemonade and Coke have similarly high acid contents.