Comments on: Polishing silver – can it really be so easy?!

By: Broomhuggers » Toothpaste makes all sorts of things gleam

Broomhuggers » Toothpaste makes all sorts of things gleam — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:38:11 +0000

[...] Polish silverware, silver, or gold. Colgate will shine up silver and gold. Rinse thoroughly. But I’d prefer to do it the easier way. [...]

By: Broomhuggers » Caring for your fine silver

Broomhuggers » Caring for your fine silver — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:48:03 +0000

[...] better than an easy way to clean your silver? Keeping the tarnish [...]

By: EarthFreak

EarthFreak — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:53:21 +0000

Apparently, this works for aluminum. (The cream of tartar & lemon juice.) Oops.

However…
http://www.safenaturaltips.com/cleaning/dishespotsflatware.html

“Clean silver of tarnish with baking soda and salt. Put aluminum foil in the bottom of a large enough pan and add 2 or 3 inches of water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Stir. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add silver and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Don’t use this method for pieces that you want to look antique, as it will also clean in crevices. Rinse and dry.

Polish silver with baking soda. Add enough water to baking soda to make a paste. Polish with a soft cloth.”

By: EarthFreak

EarthFreak — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:48:52 +0000

Back years ago, I learned that you can just use “Cream of Tartar” and lemon juice, both of which can be found quite easily.

By: Deanna

Deanna — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:41:01 +0000

Heh heh. Churn some homemade butter. You’re killing me.

Thanks for the research and such a quick reply!