Mrs Hinch fans share how to clean cutlery with bicarbonate of soda

Everybody wants to have clean cutlery - you're putting it in your mouth after all - but how do you get them looking as good as new?

If you're wondering why your forks, knives and spoons aren't as stainless as they were when you took them out the box, we've got you covered.

There is a simple and budget-friendly solution that many fans of the cleaning phenomenon Mrs Hinch swear by.

Mrs Hinch - otherwise known as Sophie Hinchcliffe - is well-known and beloved for sharing cleaning tips and tricks.

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So much so, she's inspired a whole community including a Facebook group called Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips where like-minded users ask and answer questions on everything from stubborn stains to useful products.

We have recently been sharing these tips including how to get rid of nasty smells in your fridge and how you can get stains out of your windows.

You can also find out how you can properly clean your washing machine and how to get a streak-free shower.

One of the most recent of these dilemmas involves trying to get stainless steel cutlery looking like new again.

A member of the member of the community group shared this plea with fellow cleaning fanatics: "How can I get my stainless cutlery looking like new again. I suppose it’s due to the dishwasher but they are turning black."

One of the most recent of these dilemmas on the Mrs Hinch fans Facebook page involves trying to get stainless steel cutlery looking like new again. (Canva) (Image: Canva)

Users took to the comments to help with answers ranging from white vinegar and soda to Milton and cheap vodka and gin.

Among one of the most popular answers was bi-carbonate soda - a product which can purchase at both Tesco and Aldi for 65p.

One person advised:"Soak them in hot water and bicarbonate of soda or pure alcohol."

Another commented: "Water and bicarbonate make paste and rub."

Have you ever tried bicarbonate of soda to clean your cutlery? Did it work? Let us know in the comments.

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