Can You Use Silver-Plated Flatware Daily?

Like a best party dress, Rosemarie Pilon's sterling-silver flatware comes out only on special occasions. ... "Get your silver out and use it on a daily basis. It doesn't hurt it," he said. "Age and use give a natural grace and beauty to silver, as far as I'm concerned."

Is it safe to use silver plated silverware?

Silver-plated forks and other silver flatware are susceptible to tarnish, spotting and pitting if they are incorrectly handled and washed. Take extra care if you are washing silver-plated flatware in a dishwasher or you could end up damaging it.

How do you keep silver plated silverware from tarnishing?

Silver should always be stored in a drawer or chest lined with tarnish-resistant flannel or individually wrapped in acid-free tissue paper, silver cloth, or unbleached cotton muslin and placed in a zip-top plastic bag. (More on caring for silver, here.)