AboutJan Hayner Expertise If you have questions regarding home organizing, house cleaning shortcuts, office organizing, files, record keeping, organizing your children, teaching your kids how to help you clean and making it fun, I will give you the advice of a Professional Organizer, mom of four and grandma of 8.
Working Smarter-Not Harder is a phrase I live by; taking the stress out of life so you have time for the fun things is my goal!
Experience I have been a Professional Organizer for 9 years, the mom of 4 and grandma of 8,I do work for clients in the home and the work place, and am considered an expert in my field of Organization.
Organizations Faithful Organizers, passed member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), WIM (Women in Management),
Publications I have had work published all over the internet and various webzines and Newsletters. I am also a columnist on Mature Resources.org. and an Expert on all experts.com under Self Improvement/SelfHelp/Organizing Your Home and Workspace.
Education/Credentials I have taken various /classes on organizing on the interent, been taught by the best (other collegues in the field), and when I need to learn something, I find an expert in the field and learn from them. I am a research fanatic and enjoy learning everything that I can on a subject.
Question What is the best method for cleaning pewter?
Answer Hi Glenda;
As you may know by know, I am always for cleaning things the old fashioned way. It is not only less expensive, but more times than not, it also cleans better. There are many pewter polishes and cleaners on the market today, however I stick to the tried and true.
Simply mix about 1/4 teaspoon of salt, a 1/4 cup of flour and enough vinegar to make it into a paste. Rub it on the pewter piece, let sit for about 10-15 minutes and wash off in dish washing soap and water. Dry completely and rub to a shine. There are different types of pewter, satin, shiny and oxidized looking, so the shine would be what ever the pewter finish allows it to be.
Pewter is basically a tin alloy, so it doesn't tarnish, it just becomes dirty and dull and this will clean it and bring back the original luster.
Good luck and Happy Cleaning!!
Jan
