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Experts' Experts: How to Clean Stainless Steel Cutlery

1) Never mix different types of stainless steel (for example, a Georg Jensen stainless steel Leaf Bowl and Royal Doulton cutlery) in the same dishwasher cycle. Putting items with a different grade of stainless steel in the same dishwasher cycle can cause a chemical process which can leave marks on stainless steel.

2) Always take cutlery out of the dishwasher straight away to avoid marks.

3) Every 25 times you use your dishwasher, you should run it empty. This is a waste of water but it cleans out the gunk from your dishwasher's system.

4) Use liquid detergent rather than powdered or solid (cube) detergent as it is less abrasive.

5) Remove marks on stainless steel knife blades by soaking them in a sink with detergent, hot water and, 1/4 cup of white vinegar.

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By andrew.le.

Off-Axis Watch

From the website:

Off-Axis is a cleanly designed high-quality wristwatch with a 30° twist: the viewing axis of the dial has been rotated clockwise.

This simple innovation makes bending at the elbow in order to read the time unnecessary.

Finally, a watch that works the way people do.

Features and Details:

• Movement: Ronda 1062 Slimtech; Swiss made/ Swiss parts; 4 jewels, gilt; repairable

• Crystal: Super-hardened scratch-resistant mineral

• Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50 meters)

• Battery Type: No. 321 1.5 V

• Battery Life: up to six years

• Dimensions: 10"L x 0.75"W band

• Materials: stainless steel, polyurethane

$179.