Best Cleaning Silver Recipes

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Provided by DoryJean54

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 sheet aluminum foil, to fit in sink
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups very hot water

Steps:

Combine the above ingredients in a clean kitchen sink.
Put your tarnished silver and silver plated items into the sink and let sit for a few minutes.
Watch as the tarnish disappears from the silverware and reappears on the foil.
Rinse extremely well with water to prevent pitting of silverplate.
Magic!

Nutrition Facts : Sodium 5371.6

Silver Cleaning Recipe image

Provided by Kimke

Time 5m

Yield 1 clean silverware

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 sheets aluminum foil
enough boiling water, to cover silver pieces
2 tablespoons baking soda

Steps:

Put drain stopper in the sink and add the foil, one piece lengthwise and one across.
Pour in boiling water.
Add the baking soda and swish it around.
Place the silver pieces in the solution, making sure they touch the foil, and let stand for several minutes.
Carefully watch as the tarnish moves from the silverware to the foil.
Remove the pieces, rinse well, and dry with a soft cloth.
Only use this method occasionally, especially if you have silverplate.
This can only be done in your sink--enamel or porcelin ONLY!
DO NOT USE in a stainless steel sink.
This recipe should NOT be used on antique or priceless pieces and should be used only occasionally.
Keep in mind that this removes the oxide finish that adds subtle shadows, which create depth and dimension to detailed silver patterns.