I don't use silver pieces anymore....years ago I would religiously polish the silver monthly....got rid of it all......better things to do....also got rid of silver jewelry...when I wanted to wear apiece, had to polish it first...better things to do...JMHO. Oh, yes silverware was in a special cloth lined drawer....slowed down the tarnish...silver trays, tea/coffee set was on display and trays were in break front. It is the air that causes the tarnish to flourish. Life is now easier with polished stainless pieces and glass pieces!!!!