Do’s and Don’ts for cleaning Pewter Tankards

When talking about a variety of tankards, we cannot leave the Pewter Tankard behind. As they are being used for a long time and still people love to buy pewter tankards for drinking different beverages. Earlier people started using pewter tankards because they were as shiny as silver metal and also it was quite easy to maintain pewter metal than any other metal. At that time, it was not possible for one to buy silver metal tankards as they were very costly. That is when the pewter tankards came into existence.

When it comes to making use of pewter tankards at present, there is one major problem which most people face and that is cleaning them. No, we are not saying that they are not easy to clean. But cleaning them using chemical detergents may make them look dull after a few washes. So, here, we will help you know do’s and don’ts that you should take care of while washing or cleaning your pewter tankards.

• When cleaning pewter tankards, never make use of scrubbers or any hard material to clean them. Pewter Metal is quite delicate, so if they will be rubbed with scrubbers while cleaning them, they will get scratches on them. If you are cleaning personalised tankards, then they may damage the carvings done on the tankards. So, avoid using any scrub, instead, make use of soft cotton cloth to clean them properly.
• Never wash pewter tankards in the dishwasher if you do not want your tankards to get damaged. The chemical detergents or soaps used in the dishwasher will take away the shine of the pewter metal. Also, they are more susceptible to nicks when washing them in the dishwasher. So, make sure that you always wash pewter tankards by hand and not in the dishwasher.
• Always try to clean your pewter tankards immediately. Do not put them in the sink for a long time else they will start developing holes. Especially, if they are being used for drinking acidic beverages, clean them soon after use. Also, dry them up using the soft cotton towel and do not leave them for drying with water on them; else the water droplets will leave marks on the pewter tankards.
• Whether you have to wash antique pewter tankards or polished pewter tankards or satin pewter tankards, wash them using warm water only. For cleaning these tankards make use of mild soap or you can get the washing powder for cleaning pewter tankards in the market. It is specially made for cleaning pewter tankards only, so you will be able to clean them easily by making use of them.
• We all make use of vinegar for cleaning different metals. But do not make use of vinegar for cleaning pewter metal, until and unless you do not want your pewter tankards to look tarnished.

Follow these tips if you want to clean your pewter tankard easily without destroying them. We know that at present it is not easy to find a good quality pewter tankard that is why it is quite essential to take good care of them.

Buyatankard.com is a specialist tankard store. We have one of the largest ranges of tankards available (we think it might be the biggest, but we don't like to brag!). Almost all of our tankards are hand made from Pewter in Sheffield, England.