what home products can you use to clean silver/silver plate?

Question

i bought some old silver plate picture fames at a second hand shop, that a pretty tarnised but for very cheap. i want to clean them inexpensively.

Answer 1

Aluminum foil method
This fast working homemade remedy works like a charm. Add to pot of boiling water a piece of aluminum foil, salt or a water softener such as Calgon. The chemical reaction among these elements quickly lifts tarnish. Works well for cutlery, trays etc.


Toothpaste
An old standby that works in a pinch. Apply with a soft toothbrush. Remove with soft clean cloth.

Storing your silver
A humid environment encourages tarnishing. Caustic elements such as sulfur and salt cause tarnishing and pitting. Using one and/or more of these techniques will help to create a barrier between your precious silver and that pesky tarnish. Oops I had put the site for jewelery but this is basically the same process...=)

Answer 2

Hi,

I agree with the ketchup idea but if you want to keep the deep ridges in the pattern dark, for effect and the impression of age, polish the outside with newspaper.

The friction and the acids in the ink does a lovely job.

I always remember my Grandad cleaning his fob watch and chain with newspaper, it always looked brilliant.

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Answer 3

Use baking soda...Make a paste with a bit of water, rub on frames and polish with soft dry cloth...works great and it's cheap.

Answer 4

Buy a product called Tarnex....you dip the stuff into it while wearing protective gloves of course but it will clean your stuff instantly.

Answer 5

Baking soda and lemon juice.

Answer 6

baking soda or toothpaste works good

Answer 7

Ketchup...works well, costs little.