How to clean silver with baking soda

It is one of the simplest ways to clean silver with baking soda, especially advisable to remove dirt from carved silver objects that are difficult to clean. Baking soda and aluminum foil form a perfect tandem, because the first removes the dark layer that stains the silver and the second attracts, through electrolysis, the tiny particles of silver sulfide, which are actually the cause of tarnishing of the silver.

For the effective formula to work, do the following:

1. Line a container with aluminum foil wide and deep, leaving the matte layer visible (not the shiny one). If you want, you can do it in the sink, for example, if what you are interested in is leaving silver cutlery looking like new.
2. Heat water and, when it is very hot but not boiling, remove from heat and add a few tablespoons of baking soda. Calculate approximately one for each glass (250ml) of water. Do it slowly to avoid splashes that could burn you.
3. Pour the water with baking soda in the container lined with aluminum foil.
4. Next, insert the silver objects for 15 – 30 minutes in which you will see how the dirt comes off.
5. After this time, remove the objects from the water, run them through cold water and dry carefully with a soft cloth.

Do you have coal-black silver items? Well, even if it seems impossible to recover them, with vinegar and baking soda you will achieve it.

1. Fill a cup with white or apple cider vinegar and baking soda., add a teaspoon (10 grams). Stir with a wooden spoon.
2. Immerse the silver in the mixture for about 20 minutes. letting it act.
3. Take out the pieces and dry them very well, without rinsing first.
4. To treat large objects, you can also directly soak a clean cloth in the vinegar and baking soda mixture and gently wipe it over the blackened areas.

Making a baking soda paste to clean silver is an effective remedy, especially when the objective is to clean small pieces such as rings, earrings or other jewelry and also in the case of localized and especially stubborn stains. Follow the next steps:

1. Mix a little water with the baking soda adding it little by little.
2. Stir until the mixture is pliable. acquiring a texture that is not too liquid so that you can spread it on the silver objects with the help of a cloth.
3. Do it in a way that the entire piece is covered. Leave it on for a few minutes and also remove it with a clean cloth.
4. If you see that there is a persistent stain left, repeat the operation by putting a little baking soda paste on it only. Let it act and remove.

Do you have a visitor and, although the silver is not too dirty, you find it somewhat dull and you want it to look impeccable and shiny?… This is what you have to do:

1. Put in a container or sink warm water and a splash of soap of washing the dishes.
2. Stir and submerge objects reviewing them with the help of a soft sponge (not scratchy).
3. Also, put, in a separate glass, a little of that same water with soap and add a tablespoon of baking soda.
4. Remove the silver pieces from the soapy water and dry them.
5. Next, moisten a cloth in the water with baking soda and go over with it every object. You will see how they shine in a matter of minutes.

This powerful combination can clean the most blackened silver due to the passage of time, reaching even the most difficult grooves that carved silver may have.

1. Again In a bowl lined with aluminum foil, add hot water and baking soda a few tablespoons will be enough but, also, this time add the juice of half a lemon.
2. Leave it on for 30 minutes and remove the silver, drying it only superficially.
3. Next directly apply lemon juice in the dirtiest and especially difficult areas. You will see that they acquire a greenish tone, it is normal due to the chemical reaction.
4. After a few minutes, re-immerse the pieces in the water with baking soda for a few seconds, rinse them with warm water (under the tap) and dry carefully.

This combination is also included among the most powerful solutions for cleaning silver with accumulated dirt that is not easy to remove, since the salt will help increase the action of the baking soda.

To achieve this you only have carry out the same process Add water and baking soda to an aluminum container or one lined with aluminum foil but also add a tablespoon of salt. If the silver is really dirty and blackened, you should leave it submerged in this powerful mixture for approximately 1 hour.

If you found this article on how to clean silver with baking soda useful, you may find other posts such as How to Clean Silver Jewelry and How to Clean a Silver Bracelet helpful to remove dirt from your objects.

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Tips

• When cleaning silver with baking soda, it is advisable to do so using gloves to protect your hands.