What is the best way to clean Silver?

Question

That is not destructive to the silver

Answer 1

Wash silver by hand in warm water with a mild dish detergent. Be careful with silver pieces that have been lacquered -- hot water could remove the lacquer. Don't wear rubber gloves when washing or polishing silver because rubber promotes tarnish. Dry and polish silver with a soft cloth, not paper towels.

Badly tarnished silver can be treated with a homemade tarnish dip. However, this may damage silver and is not recommended for very old or valuable pieces. Fill a sink with hot water, and mix in two tablespoons salt and two tablespoons baking soda. Place a piece of aluminum foil on the bottom of sink. Then dip your silver item into the sink for up to five minutes.

With these tips and maybe a little elbow grease, your silver will be shining brightly.

Answer 2

Put aluminum foil in the bottom of your sink. Add warm water and mix in some salt. Immerse the silver in the water , touching the foil, and wipe the surfaces with a towel. The tarnish will disappear.

Answer 3

I have always used toothpaste, not gel, but paste.

I get an old toothbrush, preferably one with soft bristles, to scrub the silver with, and then I rinse it in cold water.

You ought to see my earrings gleam after a toothpaste treatment!

Answer 4

I used to work for a fine jewler and he (to my surprise) said Tarnex works great for solid silver and was what he recommended

Answer 5

this may sound silly silly but cigarette ash works a treat,rub it on and wash off,rub up the silver