What you’ll need:
- Warm water
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- A soft cloth
- A bowl or basin
Step 1: Prepare the Cleaning Solution
Start by filling your bowl or basin with warm water. Make sure it’s enough to submerge your silver items completely.
Step 2: Add Salt and Baking Soda
Once your bowl is filled with warm water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Stir the solution gently to dissolve the ingredients.
Step 3: Submerge the Silver
Now, carefully place your tarnished silver items into the cleaning solution. Make sure they are fully covered by the liquid and let them soak for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 4: Scrub and Rinse
Take out one piece of silver at a time and gently scrub it with a soft cloth. The combination of salt and baking soda will work its magic, removing the tarnish. Rinse the silver item in clean water and dry it with a soft cloth.
Step 5: Polish and Buff
Once all your silver items have been cleaned, use a clean cloth to polish and buff them to a shiny finish. Make sure you remove any residue from the cleaning solution.
Additional Tips:
- Avoid using this method on silver-plated items, as it may damage the silver coating.
- If the tarnish is stubborn, you can repeat the cleaning process or gently use a silver polish afterwards for extra shine.
- Regularly storing your silver in airtight bags or anti-tarnish cloth can minimize tarnish buildup.
Now that you know how to clean silver with salt and baking soda, you can easily maintain the beauty and shine of your cherished silver belongings without spending a fortune on specialized cleaning products. So, go ahead and give it a try – your silver will thank you!