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Dirigold / Dirilyte gold-tone flatware: Cleaning / Polishing / Storing

Quickstart: A long discussion covering everything you could want to know about cleaning, polishing, and storing Dirilyte / Dirigold


Q. I have a large collection of Dirilyte Empress flatware and accessory pieces. Most of the pieces were acquired 1976-1980. None of them have BP markings with the Dirilyte but I assume most have that coating because they are shiny and near perfect. I do have 2 large serving spoons and large serving fork that are very spotty and tarnished, again with no BP markings. Since they look so bad, what should I try first to clean them with (soap and water made no difference). I've read all of the entries in this thread making notes.

Jean Ferraraccio
wife, grandmother - Nacogdoches Texas
May 23, 2023


Dirilyte / Dirigold flatware & accent pieces on eBay [affil link]

A. Hello Jean.
Sometimes such spots are a lack of polish or smoothness, a small scale porosity. If the suggestions on this page aren't doing much, maybe the cream of tartar this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] approach described on thread 41066 will restore the look. Let us know.
Luck & Regards,

ted_yosem
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey







⇩ Related postings, oldest first ⇩



Q. I recently acquired a service for 12 of "gold-tone" flatware. It is marked DURALITE. It is discolored and appears spotted. I cannot find ANY reference to DURALITE on the WWW. Do you know of this type of finish/product? Can you suggest how to clean it? My aunt said that I would need cleaner made especially for DURALITE.

Thank you,
Fred

Fred O [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Kirtland, Ohio
2001


A. It's Dirilyte. Make sure you don't store the flatware in a silverware case. It will cause the Dirilyte to tarnish more.

Trish W [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Boston, Massachusetts


Dirilyte Polish
dirilyte_polish
on eBay

(affil links)

A. The Dirilyte Line Company is still in business in Warsaw IN ⇩. They make a polish for Dirilyte [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] which is excellent. I have used it on brass candlesticks as well as on my Dirilyte. It was better than any other polish I have ever tried.

Suzanne R [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Burr Ridge, Illinois
2001


A. I just read responses from others regarding Dirilyte and need to update their information.
The former Dirilyte Company in Warsaw Indiana is now Harms Polishing ⇩. They used to polish, and seal-coat Dirilyte but stopped seal-coating it in 1994 when the chemical became unavailable.
As of October 2006 they have sold off their company that made metal artificial joints. That company was the division that polished Dirilyte, so they no longer will polish or seal Dirilyte. The company suggests taking your Dirilyte to a jeweler or just doing it yourself using their polish-- which they do still make. You can find it on the internet [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] .

Alice Vernon
- Oakwood, Illinois
2007


A. This is a correction to a typo in my message regarding the former Dirilyte Company in Warsaw, IN. The company who purchased Dirilyte is Hand Industries, Inc. They are still in Warsaw, IN. In my earlier response, I pointed out that they sold off the division that formerly polished Dirilyte for owners in October of 2006. And they know no company who does that now. Their recommendation was to take it to a local jeweler, OR to just do it at home using the Dirilyte polish that is still available online [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] and in some retailers.

Alice Vernon (returning)
- Oakwood, Illinois


A. I grew up with Dirilyte and would very much like to have my own. My mom has all pieces -- flatware, coffee and tea service, serving pieces, and glasses. The stuff made before the 70s was not sealed and requires a special polish made by the company [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] . The stuff made after the 70s is "sealed". Be careful about polishing that stuff. polishing is a pain and I remember spending hours getting the "purple" off. you can have your Dirilyte sealed by the company.

Mel M [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
2004


A. Dirilyte is difficult to polish and EXTREMELY expensive. The set for 12 I own is pre WWII Empress set. Last appraisal was $45,000 (complete set including coffee/tea service.) Stuff from the 70's is not the same. DO NOT SEAL, it will only peel and ruin a good meal. I suggest you find some poor young fool to polish it all for you. And do NOT use ANY kind of abrasive. HAND WASH ONLY, running them in the dishwasher will severely tarnish the finish, if it does not stain in the dishwasher it is NOT Dirilyte. Eggs are a pain to remove so don't use them for breakfast.

Peek Metal Polish
peek_metal_polish
on eBay or

Amazon

(affil links)
Stephen T [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Miami, Florida


A. I just tried a product called Peek ⇨
It also polished silver, jewelry, etc.! It is less toxic than the Dirilyte polish.

Faye S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Potsdam, New York
2005




Q. What is a safe cleaner for (Dirigold) Dirilyte? I have an 8 piece setting from Sweden purchased by immigrant Swedes who went back for a visit to Sweden in 1922.

Caroline Carlson
hobbyist - Hayward, California
2007


A. You can order polish from the Dirilyte Company at www.Dirilyte.com. I believe it is $21.95 plus $4.95 for shipping (2007 prices) [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] .

Dave Hayes
- Westchester, New York




MAAS metal polish
maas_metal_polish
on eBay or

Amazon

(affil links)

Q. I own a set of Dirigold flatware and have a problem keeping them spot free. After polishing with Maas it looks great. But after one use, and then washing and drying by hand, the bowl of the teaspoons get a round, black tarnish spot which has to be removed with fine 00 steel wool this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] and then repolished. Can you tell me the cause of this problem?

Jacqueline Travis
- Chester, Vermont
2007




Q. I just purchased a large collection of Dirilyte from an estate sale, not knowing what I was purchasing. In the dimly lit room, overlooked in a corner, and appearing severely tarnished, this monogrammed collection looked like one of the silver patterns I inherited so I didn't examine it closely. (Okay, I'll admit I left my glasses at home!) Beginning my task of cleaning and polishing this "silver", I put on my glasses and, in the sunlight, discovered I purchased something delightful! The pieces are marked differently, some with Dirilyte or Dirigold only, some with Dirigold and the 3 clovers, and some so worn you can only make out the indentation of the 3 clovers. The condition of the finish ranges from poor to very good. I want to polish and restore this, but, being a novice, don't know how to tell if it is coated on not, the age of the different pieces, and I don't want to ruin this metal. The letters posted seem to indicate that you cannot use a polish on the coated items.

Thank you for your help!

Fran Tribble
hobbyist - Manakin-Sabot, Virginia
June 8, 2008


"Kovel's antiques and Collectibles"
kovels_antiques_guide
on AbeBooks

or eBay or

Amazon

(affil links)

A. Hi, Fran. If the flatware has a bonded clearcoat finish on top of it, attempts to polish it just won't work (the polish won't get through the clearcoat). But the pieces can't both be severely warn and have the original clear coat still on them, so try polishing them :-)

Regards,

Ted Mooney, finishing.com
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey




Q. I WAS TOLD SOMETIME AGO THAT DIRILYTE WITH THE BONDED PROTECTION (BP) HAD THOSE LETTERS BEHIND THE DIRILYTE NAME ON THE BACK OF THE ITEMS. IS THIS NOT TRUE?

I'VE BEEN BUYING DIRILYTE RECENTLY AND ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE PIECES THAT *DON'T* HAVE THOSE LETTERS, MAINLY B/C I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE EASIER TO POLISH WITHOUT THE PLASTIC COATING. I'VE NOT YET TRIED TO POLISH ANY OF THE ITEMS THAT I'VE ACQUIRED. THEY ALL LOOK QUITE NICE AT THIS POINT, BUT I DID PURCHASE SOME Maas metal polish this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] FOR WHEN I NEED TO DO SOME POLISHING.

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANYTHING YOU CAN TELL ME ABOUT THE PLACEMENT OF THE LETTERS "BP".

janie_eilers

JANIE EILERS
- MINNEAPOLIS, Minneapolis
August 10, 2008


A. I have a 12 place setting set of Dirilyte that I never have used because of the polishing problem, but recently I experimented and used vinegar in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil links] and Bon Ami this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , and although it is not a mirror finish, it is beautiful, and has nothing harmful to my health to use it. Now I can use it without taking hours to polish it first. After using it you can finish it off with MAAS for a mirror finish, but it looks great to me without doing that.
Hope this helps someone.

Anne Ishiguro
- Desoto, Texas



Dirilyte / Dirigold flatware & accent pieces on eBay [affil link]


Q. I have a few questions: 1) If the Dirilyte is sealed, is it okay to remove the seal? 2) If I remove the seal, I assume it will just tarnish and require polishing more often than unsealed? 3) Is the Dirilyte composition the same for the old unsealed and the newer sealed pieces? 4) I recently bought a set of creamer-sugar bowls, and when I received them they did not have Dirilyte engraved on them anywhere. They appear more "brassy" and less gold colored. In addition, when attempting to polish with Dirilyte brand polish [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] , there was absolutely no effect. Did Dirilyte ever make pieces without engraving?

Tom Hummert
consumer - Hendersonville, North Carolina
January 31, 2009




Q. I put hot food on a coated Dirilyte platter. It is now uneven in color. What can I do. If I need to have it refinished, where do I do that?

Deanna Miller
- St. Charles, Missouri
June 7, 2009


A. I simply put my Dirilyte in a glass loaf pan and soak in Brasso this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] ... as many flatware pieces as will fit..remove those pieces and repeat with all your flatware. This works as well as anything I have tried...you still have to polish, but this really cuts down on the elbow grease.

Carolyn Dennis
- Virginia beach Virginia


A. As owner of Dirilyte flatware service for 8, I polish with a cut lemon rubbed in salt. Thank you Martha Stewart -- this is the method she recommends for copper cookie cutters and it works on my flatware if only minimally tarnished.

Ruth Waller
- Northridge, California


A. I just want to let all of you know that I tried the Brasso poured in a glass dish. I have used Brasso for as long as I can remember to clean Dirilyte. THEY CHANGED THE FORMULA. It is now an ammonia-based product and made a big mess of the pieces I soaked. The best cleaners I've found are the Dirilyte cleaner and Maas metal polish this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] . I use the MAAS first to get most of the tarnish off and then follow up with the Dirilyte polish [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] which gives the pieces a beautiful mirrored finish. I also use my Dremel this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] on stubborn spots. I use a plastic brush attachment, put a little MAAS or Dirilyte Polish on the piece, and then use the Dremel tool.

Vicki Torres
- El Paso, Texas
January 14, 2010


A. I have used Dirilyte since 1948. Immediately after the meal, I soak the Dirilyte in a solution of hot water with suds of Dreft [Dreft on eBay or Amazon (affil link)] . Then rinse with very hot water and dry with clean towels.
Let Dirilyte rest on dry towels to air-dry before storing. I have also used the Dirilyte cleaner. My Dirilyte looks wonderful after 60 years.

Alice Danielson
- Palo Alto, California


A. I nearly went nuts trying to figure out how to clean some Dirilyte flatware I have. Then I found out that it is not plated but that the color is solid clear through! I had read all these warnings about what and what not to use. This is what I found. I am talking about the Dirilyte that is NOT marked BP on the back. I am talking about the Dirilyte that was made before 1961, it is not plated.

I use Wenol this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] for all my stainless flatware, so I decided to try it. SUCCESS! You can rub and rub and rub out stubborn stains, and your goldware will shine and look like liquid gold when you are through. The more you buff it, the greater it looks. Be sure to wash them in soapy water by hand, and then dry them well.

If you maintain it by lightly polishing when needed, after your first polish, it will continue to look great. The gold never rubs off. REMEMBER ... MAKE SURE IT IS NOT MARKED BP ON THE BACK.

Nena Whitten
- Glendale, Arizona USA


A. Clean Dirilyte flatware the easy way, CLR this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] or Lime Out type products are safe to clean most appliances. To clean flatware I used a damp rag with Lime Out and immediately wipe away years of tarnish. cleans like new. Test first.

I used "Lime Out" then put in a bowl of fresh water, when finished I dried each piece of flatware.

Larry Eisman
Hobby - West Covina, California




Need Dirilyte serving pieces refinished

RFQ: I have several plates and serving pieces to be refinished

Madeline Nagel
private home - New York, New York, USA
June 17, 2011

Ed. note: Sorry, this RFQ is old & outdated, so contact info is no longer available. However, if you feel that something technical should be said in reply, please post it; no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?)




Q. I have my grandmother's Dirilyte. What is it made of? Does it contain brass, or gold, or both?

Alice Derbyshire
inheritant - Fort Worth, Texas, USA
October 31, 2011


A. Hi, Alice

Dirilyte is bronze, it contains no gold. We have other threads here about Dirilyte. Just use the search term 'Dirilyte' in the search engine. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, finishing.com
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey




Q. Has anyone used Simichrome this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] polish on Dirilyte?

Cheryl Blalock
- New York, New York, USA
November 26, 2011


A. Hi, Alice. Hi, Cheryl. In thread 10366, Eve M from Copper, CA has; and in thread 16071, Mike G from Kokomo has.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, finishing.com
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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thumbs up signMy Dirilyte set of 6 place settings is 47 years old, been kept in a fairly inexpensive silverware chest, and has not been used for maybe 20 years. Looks the same as when last used, looking forward to cleaning it with the new product.

Nancy Wadle
- Gravois Mills, Missouri USA
September 24, 2012




Q. I am so grateful for all these posts. I have inherited a 12 piece set and got what I thought was the special polish from the manufacturer, Tarn-X. I just finished polishing everything up for Thanksgiving and some of the pieces now have purple splotches. I don't think these pieces are sealed but if anybody feels they have a tried and true solution I would love to hear it before I run out tomorrow and buy some of the products mentioned above.

Also, I think I need to replace the case she had the flatware in and since we aren't supposed to use a silver case, could anyone post a recommendation.

Thanks much and Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Gervaise

Gervaise Christiansen
- Walnut Creek, California
November 19, 2012



Dirilyte / Dirigold flatware & accent pieces on eBay [affil link]


Q. I JUST FOUND A SPOON FROM THE 1933 CHICAGO CENTURY OF PROGRESS FAIR. ITS MADE OF DIRIGOLD IN 1933 IN CHICAGO. ITS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. SEARCHING ONLINE, IT APPEARS IT IS NOT WORTH A LOT OF $. READING ABOUT THIS COMPANY MAKES ME THINK THIS SPOON SHOULD BE WORTH A LOT MORE. ANY COMMENTS?

bob jones
- TINLEY PARK, Illinois USA
November 24, 2012


A. Hi Bob. This site focuses on metal finishing and tries to avoid evaluation because everyone has old stuff in their garage, basement, or grandma's attic, and we'd drown under the traffic :-)
There are paid appraisal services if you're interested, but if people are offering similar items, that determines their value, and I see lots of Dirigold "Century of Progress Fair" stuff [adv: items on eBay] for $5-$25, and don't see how one could command a whole lot more. Sorry, and best of luck!

Regards,

Ted Mooney, finishing.com
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey


A. I just discovered that Muriatic acid this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] (Hydrochloric acid) in a weak solution, helps dissolve the dark stains. It will save on the polishing later. I also tried weak sulfuric acid, but it didn't come close to doing the job HCl did.

Of course be careful, wear gloves this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] and eye protection this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , with plenty of ventilation.

I plan on cleaning my complete set before a dinner party in two weeks.

john_rathgeber

John Rathgeber
- Wichita, Kansas, USA
April 15, 2013


A. Hi all. I inherited a large set of Dirilyte/Dirigold from my mother, who inherited it from a friend in 1960. Much of the set dates from the 1920s-1930s. Many years ago I bought 4 bottles of the Dirigold polish [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] . The polish is quite toxic but does a great job of cleaning the flatware. I'm still on the first bottle. After using the flatware, I wash and dry by hand, and let sit out overnight to be sure it is completely dry.

To store the flatware, I wrap similar pieces (like dinner folks) together in a high quality soft paper towel, and then store in Ziploc bags. Most pieces stay shiny and untarnished, so are ready for use as needed. Mom used to store in plastic wrap, but the flatware tarnished where the plastic touched it.

Jan Kidd
- Bloomington, Minnesota, USA



Dirilyte / Dirigold flatware & accent pieces on eBay [affil link]


Q. I have a lot of old Dirigold from Sweden. I am using MAAS this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] to polish and that works fine but there are these marks on the metal that won't come out by hand. They are rough to the touch. I don't know what they are (mold?).

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Any help would be appreciated.

Carol Swanson
- Tinley Park, Illinois, USA
October 6, 2013


A. Hi Carol. I seriously doubt that they are mold. They are probably a tiny bit of miniature volcano-like pitting due to corrosion of the zinc portion of the alloy. If you don't have a Dremel this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , get a soft buffing pad for your battery operated drill. Try the MAAS on the buffing pad, but you might need something slightly more aggressive like automotive rubbing compound this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] . Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, finishing.com
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey


thumbs up signThank you for your information. I am having the Dirigold buffed/polished.

Carol Swanson [returning]
- Tinley Park, Illinois, USA


A. I have had my Dirilyte flatware since 1949 and used to dread cleaning it as it gave me a rash. I now use Barkeepers Friend this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] without a problem and my flatware looks as good today as the day I bought it.

Rita Rolter
- Aventura, Florida, USA


thumbs up signI inherited my mother's 1939 wedding Dirilyte and my family has been using it every Thanksgiving for 74 years. I polish it very successfully with either Flitz ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] or Wenol this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] metal polish. Both require very little rubbing and leave a wonderful high gloss finish. Much less expensive than the Dirilyte product for sale on the web and both work wonderfully. Having 20 for Thanksgiving in two days and the table looks beautiful. Mom was born in 1916 and I'm an old lady myself. Thankfully my nephew loves the look and heft of it too so I can rejoice in the legacy moving forward.

Wendy Krueger
- Ft Lauderdale, Florida, USA




Q. I am in the same boat trying to clean my Dirilyte. Most of these cleaners sound a little harsh. If you use the Tarn-x do you have to buff the Dirigold items? The question I have: will an item like Tarn-x pit your Dirilyte?

mike brankle
- kokomo Indiana
September 4, 2014


thumbs up signI just finished polishing my mother's Dirilyte flatware from the '50s. The knives were particularly spotted/oxidized. Nevertheless, using Mother's Metal Polish this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] (common automotive product) with an old T-shirt I finished the six-place setting in about 30 minutes. It gleams! Peter

Peter Grohse
- Raleigh, North Carolina
November 26, 2015




Q. I have my mother's Dirilyte which she purchased in 1939 (some of the sales slips are included) How do I tell if it is the Empress Collection? I checked and the pieces are labeled Dirilyte but nothing else. Christy

Christy Coolidge
- Queen Valley, Arizona
January 3, 2016


A. The Empress pattern has a thin square handle. I'll try an upload a picture from my mom's set.

Kelly Vella
- Highland, Michigan, USA


A. Cape Cod polishing cloths ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] work the best! I have tried: Softscrub, steel wool, Bon Ami, Barkeepers Friend, Nevr-Dull, Goddard's Silver Polish. I PROMISE: rub briskly, wash with soap and water and BEAUTIFUL, shiny, like I remember on my Grammy's table.

Tamara Langrich
- Long Valley, New Jersey USA
March 5, 2017




Q. I just found some Dirilyte at a thrift store. I like the tarnished, non-shiny look. I'm wondering if I use it daily and put it in the dishwasher, what would happen? Will they be unusable? I don't want shiny flatware ... Just think the tarnished version is beautiful.

Marissa McBride
- Davis, California, USA
April 24, 2018


A. I received a set of really tarnished Dirigold as a hand me down. I tried to contact the company to refinish them, but found out they stopped refinishing in 2006. I found a guy who does it, Neil McGowan <npmcgowan@Gmail.com>.

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Danielle Lantz
- Youngstown, Ohio/ USA
September 10, 2018




Q. I have inherited a 12 piece place setting of Dirilyte Regal, purchased in 1958. There is no BP on the back, just the brand name. Does this mean it is not sealed? Should I care for it differently? It has no staining but seems dull in color. I don't want to polish until I know what action to take. Thank you.

carole cory
- loomis, Calif. USA
January 15, 2019




Q. I bought a mixed set of Dirilyte through Goodwill last year. Love it and it reminds me of what we used as a kid in 60s.
I bought the polish [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] and it works great (although smells awful and needs lots of ventilation). My question is - how should I store the flatware to keep it as tarnish-free as possible?

I had read NOT to store in tarnish resistant items normally used for silverware. Am I mistaken?

Laura Campbell
- Beaverton, Oregon
February 13, 2019


A. Just jumping on the chain. Indeed the Dirilyte company itself recommended in several locations to NOT store Dirilyte/Dirigold in TREATED felt/silverware boxes. I also found other sources that said that same for this particular brand. Adding some photographic evidence. Thanks!

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As a note, I was gifted a full set of Dirilyte Express pattern last evening - this thread is priceless - a big thank you to the moderator, Mr. Ted Mooney.

Kristin Lange
- Oceanside, California


thumbs up sign  Hi cousin Kristin. And thank you for fully answering February's discussion. As you've demonstrated, Dirilyte says don't use VOC cloths or storage boxes, and I cheerfully acknowledge that they know more about it than me :-)

Regards,

ted_yosem
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey




Q. Okay I have two sets of Dirilyte flatware one is my mother's the other mine. I know mine was bought as a wedding gift in 1967; my mother's was bought before probably on 1960. I really want to polish. I ordered Dirilyte polish but it does seem to work if you leave on flatware and let it dry. Where can I buy more? [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] Any other suggestions? This is not an easy procedure.

Sandy mercurio
- Spring Lake, Michigan
March 21, 2020




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Q. Just got this beautiful Empress 64 piece set.

Three questions:
- How do I tell if it's the BP kind or the kind that requires the polish?
- Also, I've read other comments about not storing in a silverware box but this came in a box with the Dirilyte seal and below that seal another seal that says: Nakens tarnish proof silverware chest. Is it okay to leave it in this box?
- Third how do you date the sets?

Thank you for the help.

John Buntin
- Vail, Arizona
August 5, 2020


thumbs up sign I recently bought 6 Dirigold demitasse spoons. They were very tarnished. I THOUGHT THEY WERE RUINED!I had some Brasso this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] I tried on the back of the handles. It worked great. It did take some elbow grease. It is petroleum based. So a caution.
My Husband inherited his grandmother's Dirilyte set. We love to use it on holidays. I did notice that one spoon had pitting on it. I have read some really helpful hints. Thank you all.
Mary Ann

Mary AnnFox
- Gainesville Florida
April 16, 2021


A. I just bought a box of Dirilyte (which I had never before heard of) from Goodwill. The box carries the Dirilyte seal, so I hope it's okay to store the stuff. While the finish on the flatware is not awful, it is spotty. I happened to be working on some badly tarnished silverplate with Simichrome, and thinking the Dirilyte might be made of brass, I used the Simichrome this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] on a spoon. The spoon gleamed like gold! Whereas washing in hot soap and water did not change the shine.

Linda Potter
- Colonial Heights




Q. If you "don't store your Dirilyte in a silverware chest", where do you keep it so it doesn't tarnish?

Goldie Graeme
Domestic Engineer - MEQUON, Wisconsin
November 27, 2021


thumbs up sign YAY! Happy to report that I tried Barkeeper's Friend (the liquid version, not the powder) this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] on badly stained/tarnished Dirigold and Dirilyte and it worked really well! There are still a few tiny marks that need a bit more attention but overall, the pieces look amazing.

I also tried Brasso - it worked, too but the strong scent was too much to handle in an unventilated room.

Lisa Green
- Cleveland, Ohio
February 22, 2022


A. I just bought a bottle of Dirilyte cleaner on eBay [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] . That seems to now be the only place you can buy it.

Sue Nightingale
- Lubbock, Texas
August 14, 2022


Dirilyte / Dirigold flatware & accent pieces on eBay [affil link]

A. It's DIRILYTE and you can find the cleaner/polish on eBay [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)]

RFQ: I'd be interested in purchasing Dirilyte flatware.
Francesca Wolfsohn
- Merrick, New York
October 6, 2022
    privately respond to this RFQ
Ed. note: As always, gentle readers: technical replies in public and commercial replies in private please (huh? why?)

A. It's Dirilyte. It has that name on the original dried up can of polish, on the flatware itself, and on the new bottles of polish available on eBay [Dirilyte polish on eBay (affil link)] .

Andrew LB
- Peoples Republic of Kalifornia
January 9, 2023




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