A New Year Refresh: How to Remove Those Stubborn Silverware Marks from Your Dishes

Jonelle Tannahill • January 3, 2026

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As we roll into January and swap out our holiday dishes for our everyday favorites, it’s the perfect time for a little kitchen refresh. And if you've ever noticed those pesky gray cut marks on your plates from silverware, you know they can be a bit of an eyesore. The good news is, I’ve got a simple solution!

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It can happen to any of the colored plates.  It happens when people use a knife and cut food on the plate.  in this post, I'm sharing exactly how I tackled those marks using a cleaning paste called "The Pink Stuff" (which you can find on Amazon) or even Bar Keepers Friend.

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I did a little demonstration where I treated half of the plate first, took some photos to show the difference, and then did the entire plate.

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A few quick tips: you can cut your sponge in half for easier handling, and make sure the sponge is just damp, not soaking wet, for a better buffing action. We even tried the popular Scrub Daddy and found that a simple Scotch-Brite worked just as well. My daughter and I worked together to rub the dishes with some pressure, and in about 20 minutes, our set of white Fiestaware was looking as good as new.

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Once they were all clean, I popped them in the dishwasher to sanitize them.

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So, as you refresh your home for the new year, give this little dish makeover a try. It’s a small step that makes your everyday dishes feel fresh and bright again!

And if you want to keep the momentum going, come join me inside the Home Decorators Club for our January Declutter Challenge! We’re doing this month as a simple, doable reset—little pockets at a time—so you don’t get overwhelmed (because nobody needs a “tear the whole house apart” project in January 😅). You’ll get weekly prompts, quick wins you can actually finish, and lots of encouragement from other members who are doing it right alongside you. Plus, it’s the perfect follow-up to this dish refresh: once your cabinets look clean and tidy, it’s amazing how motivated you feel to clear out the extras and make your everyday spaces work better. If you’re in, grab the details and sign up here: [INSERT HDC DECLUTTER CHALLENGE LINK]. I’d love to have you join us—what’s the one area you’re most excited to declutter first?  Until next time ...

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