How To Clean Sterling Silver Quickly

Restore your silver pieces with foil and baking soda.

How to clean sterling silver quickly. Try not to let any of the pieces overlap. Next scrub your silver in a back and forth motion with a cotton ball or sponge dipped in soapy water then rinse the silver in warm water and dry it with a soft cotton cloth. Sterling silver can be cleaned with baking soda and aluminum. Simply combine your usual dishwashing soap ideally one that s phosphate free with warm water and wash your jewelry. Rub with the silver polishing cloth until the discolorations lift off the jewelry.

You should not have to scrub vigorously as the dirt and stains should already be loosened. Rinse the pieces under warm water and dry them with a clean cloth. To clean sterling silver that is lightly tarnished rinse the piece with warm water using your hands to wipe away dirt and debris. Once you have let your silverware sit for 30 minutes use a damp cloth or sponge to scrub the baking soda or borax into the silver. To clean sterling silver with baking soda you will need a bowl or dish that can withstand boiling water like a glass baking dish or bowl.

Dry the silver completely with a soft clean cloth. Rub onto the jewellery or silverware with circular motions to polish it and clean off the tarnish. Mixing baking soda boiling water and vinegar in a aluminum lined tray will help remove tarnish from silver. Rinse the silver under running water. It is possible to clean your silver without adding vinegar but the vinegar will dramatically speed up the process.

Pour in the boiling water and then place the silver into your pan making sure each piece is touching the foil. Soak your silver in boiling water for about 30 seconds before polishing it to remove any stains. Then rinse off each piece and buff with a dry cloth. To make your jewelry or silverware sparkle line a medium sized bowl with aluminum foil and fill it with hot water. Line a dish or bowl with aluminum foil.

Rub the silver only in straight line back and forth motions not in circles. Tear off a piece of aluminum foil large enough to line the inside of the dish or bowl. Mix in one tablespoon of powdered laundry detergent then soak your silver for. Squeeze a small amount of it on a soft cloth or paper handkerchief. Your silver should be sparkling clean.