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scratches
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While sponges and gentle scrubbers are safe for stainless steel, do not use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads, which can leave permanent scratches.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Make sure to use high-quality silver polish to avoid damaging it and have fine scratches removed, but be sure not to over-polish it.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Hen scratches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hen%20scratches. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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