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February 14, 2008

Would anyone out there have the recipe for silver cleaner using the tin foil method?

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February 14, 20080 found this helpful
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I've cleaned old silverplated forks (to use in crafting) by lining a cake pan with a big sheet of aluminum foil, liberally sprinkling on baking soda, and pouring boiling water over it to cover, then let it sit awhile until the water cools enough to remove the items. Takes some tarnish off, but you still have to buff it all with a soft cloth to get it really shiny. Replace the foil to do more, as it darkens and stops removing tarnish. Though it works somewhat, I'd not really want to use this method for "good silver".

 
By Nolasandy (Guest Post)
February 15, 20082 found this helpful
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This came out of the Times-Picayune of New Orleans: In a large glass baking dish, put in foil, shiny side up. Add one tablespoon salt and one tablespoon of baking soda.

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Add enough boiling water to cover. Tarnish will drop off of silver pieces. Remove silver and buff.

 
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January 29, 2012

Where can I get a reliable cleaner that will not etch/damage the original surface? Or how can I make a safe cleaner?

By Roi

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January 29, 20121 found this helpful
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Tomato Ketchup! the natural acid from the tomato works in an awesome way and is safe for the environment! Soak the item in the ketchup for a bit, softly rub with tooth brush, rinse and dry. That simple.

 
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September 15, 2011

I have used the salt and baking soda cleaning method for cleaning silver. However, many pieces were so tarnished and old that they have what looks like a tarnish stain. I have used commercial products to no avail. Does anyone know something I can try?

By SUSAN EYER

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September 16, 20111 found this helpful
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Sadly, it could be that it is not residual tarnish, but just the silver plating wearing off. Unless you know for sure that you have pure silver, you may want to take one of the pieces into a jeweler's and ask their advice, so you don't ruin the pieces.

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(Even if they are pure silver, you may want to take one in to ask how to get it clean.)

 
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July 10, 2015

What is the best way to clean?


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October 28, 20171 found this helpful

Here is the fastest way to do this:

Material:

Old sauce pan
Aluminum foil
1 1/2 cups baking soda
2 Tablespoons salt

  1. Fill the saucepan with water, baking soda, salt and a piece of aluminum foil. You can actually line the bottom of the saucepan with the foil.
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  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Remove from stove.
  5. Now use some tongs and hold the silverware. Dip this in the water mixture.
  6. Only hold it in there for a second and remove the piece.
  7. Check to see if all the fire and tarnish has been removed.
  8. You can dip it again.
  9. Let dry, and polish as usual.
 

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October 28, 20171 found this helpful

Use water, a soft sponge and liquid dishwashing detergent

 
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December 6, 2014

I have a lot of silver pieces from my family. I've read here before about cleaning silverware, but don't remember anything about cleaning the larger pieces. Could someone help me with this one? The thought of cleaning them, by hand, piece by piece, is overwhelming. Also, how best to store them afterwards? Right now I have them wrapped in cloth and then in heavy plastic, which seems to do OK. Thanks.

By mm

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January 15, 20190 found this helpful

Fill your sink up with half distilled vinegar and half water. Make sure it's enough to have your silver pieces completely covered let them sit in there for about an hour or less depending on how bad they are.then take them out Rinse them off and whip them down and they should look brand new

 

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January 16, 20190 found this helpful

It is advised to use polish for silver. Other things can corrode and pit it. I returned and gave away any silver and silver plated items I received when I married for the reason that I hate polishing it.

 
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October 23, 2010

What can I use for a natural silver cleaner?

By Lisa

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October 27, 20101 found this helpful

Yes! Four TBL salt, some aluminum foil and four TBL baking soda in a pot. Bring to boil, put silver in and wait.

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When clean, take out and buff. For larger pieces of silver, double or triple the recipe : )

 

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October 27, 20101 found this helpful

Toothpaste (not the gel kind) is what I use and you can buy it on the cheap at the dollar store. ;-) Just dab it on with a cotton ball or soft cloth and gently rub in circular motions, wipe off and rinse and you're done. :-)

 
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December 6, 2014

How do you remove lacquer from silver and silver plate?

By Hilda

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April 28, 20190 found this helpful

Hi,

Fill the sink with very hot water and add some ammonia. Soak the silver object in the ammonia, and hot water, until the water is no longer hot. Rub off the lacquer with a cloth.

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For more information, see the following link:

www.ehow.com/how_8300938_remove-lacquer-silver...

Have a blessed day!

---Robyn

 
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March 18, 2013

Is there an easy or homemade way to clean silver and where do you suggest to sell for the most honest price? I have sold at jewelry stores in past, but that was over 15 years ago.

By Kat

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April 17, 20131 found this helpful

I did not beleive anything less than old fashioned muscle and scrubbing would ever work, But like all of us, I hoped! So when I tried this, I had little expectations. I was pleasantly surprised at the results. All you do is line your sink with aluminum foil, add to that 1/2 cup of table salt, 1/2 cup of baking soda, and a gallon of VERY hot or even boiling water and submerge your silver!

Now wait...in 20 minutes or so (when the water is cool enough to reach in and retrieve your treasures) you will be amazed! For the reallly really oxidized silver I use a product called "eagle One" also sold under the name "Never Dull" ( a lot of military folks will know this one, as it woks on medals, brass, etc, etc) It's 3.89 in your automotive dept at wal-mart! What a steal!..( use gloves, as it will smear fresh nail polish!)

 
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December 4, 2012

I have a collection of sterling silver napkin rings, which are almost all 100 plus years old. Most have intricate designs in the Art Nouveau style. I have used the aluminum foil/baking soda and salt in hot water method. However, I now have a cloudy white residue left in the creases and indentations of the Repousse Nouveau designs.

How do I get this off without scratching the silver?

By Barbara A

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December 10, 20120 found this helpful

I think the foil/salt/soda method is used for silver plate. You might have to resort to Goddards silver polish for sterling silver.

 
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June 8, 2013

Heart shaped silver bowl and lid with a dark line from rubber band.I have a silver heartshaped bowl with lid. I put a rubberband around the bowl to keep the lid on. Now there is a mark on the lid and base. What suggestions do you have to remove the rubberband mark?

By Sylvia K.

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July 20, 2012

What is best way to clean silver and silverplate?

By Connie N.

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April 1, 2012

How do I remove old lacquer from silver?

By Eva

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