Q&A for How to Clean Nickel Plating

You can try washing with warm water, detergent, then scrubbing at the area with steel wool. Try polishing it. If the damage is permanent, you might be able to have someone refinish it.

Your dish is probably too thin to immerse vinegar or ammonia. Try using an oven cleaner, WD40, or a metal cleaner first. Follow the instructions on the bottle as much as possible. Use a rag or soft scouring pad as gentle as possible. Then you can use chrome polish for shine.

Try using soap and warm water first. Use a soft rag. Also try chrome metal cleaner, WD40, or oven cleaner. For deeper stains, you may spot treat with ammonia or vinegar.

Try using vinegar. Place the ring on a paper towel. Dip another paper towel in vinegar and use it to wipe the ring. You can also dip an old toothbrush in the vinegar to help clean it.

It shouldn't, however if the surface is dirty with grit or sand and you start rubbing it without cleaning it first, that could remove the nickel coating.

Soap and warm water with a soft rag is a simple way to start. You can also try wiping it with a cloth dipped in vinegar. If they're not really stained or grimy, you can use a metal polish for shine.