Pewter Care Tips

• Pewter can be pitted or stained from certain foods such as citrus juice, certain types of salad dressings etc., so please remember to wash your items immediately after use.
• Do not place in the oven, on a hot plate, or near hot flames because pewter melts easier than other types of metals. Pewter melts at only 450 degrees.
• Always hand wash rather than placing in a dishwasher.

Pewter Cleaning Tips

Unlike silver, pewter doesn't tarnish, so you will not need to clean it that often. Pewter only needs to be cleaned a couple of times a year. The recommended method of cleaning pewter is with a very soft cloth and some polish. You may wish to try making your own paste of vinegar, salt and flour. Rub it in gentle circular motions with a soft cloth to shine up your pewter.

For any non-engraved area that may have fine scratches, we recommend using a polish. You can find several brands of polish at your local hardware store. Pewter Polish usually has a very small amount of very fine grit in the product and therefore must be applied with care. Just apply a little bit to the affected area and rub with a soft cloth in circular motions. You will notice that your cloth will turn black. This is normal, as it is actually taking off a very fine layer of pewter to reveal the new shiny layer underneath. Just keep turning the cloth so that you are using a clean part and your pewter will once again shine. If you notice that the now cleaned area is shinier than the rest of the area, you may have to do the entire area again to get an even effect.

Pewter is a bright, shiny metal that is very similar in appearance to silver. Boma has been developing products made from fine lead-free pewter since 1980. Staying true to the original vision, these products represent this diverse country and are proudly Canadian made.