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52markwilliams
Explorer
May 08, 2022

Strange Gray Powder

We found a strange gray(dust like) powder in our silverware drawer in our RV kitchen. The powder is also in the utensils drawer. So we are are wondering is this powder from the silverware , the black plastic handles of the utensils or from another source. Has anyone noticed this problem?
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  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    May 08, 2022
    I too have not noticed sliver turning into powder. There are things that can leave a gray powder but frankly I forget what.
  • way2roll's avatar
    way2roll
    Navigator II
    May 08, 2022
    Difficult to say based on limited information. Could it be from the latches on the drawers or the metal glides? Could it be mold? A lot of molds are grey and powdery .
  • Horsedoc's avatar
    Horsedoc
    Explorer II
    May 08, 2022
    Silver will oxidize to a black coating. If it is silver, I have never seen any produce powder as it oxidizes
  • ken1961's avatar
    ken1961
    Explorer
    May 08, 2022
    Does your RV sit in the sun with no air? I've had cheap plastic handles do this.

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