{"id":1609,"date":"2021-04-23T11:01:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T11:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=1609"},"modified":"2021-04-23T11:01:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T11:01:48","slug":"13-fantastic-tricks-to-clean-silver-with-household-items-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/13-fantastic-tricks-to-clean-silver-with-household-items-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Fantastic Tricks To Clean Silver With Household Items At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Below, we will show you some tricks to make your jewelry, plates, and cutlery shine like new. All of them are tips to clean with common <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/10-household-hacks-that-will-make-your-life-easier%5C/%5C%22">household items.\n<h4>1. Aluminum Foil\n<figure id='\"attachment_1611\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1611\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1611 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/5c534db2-e718-4e2b-af19-50d295c2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"clean' silver width='\"640\"' height='\"426\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5c534db2-e718-4e2b-af19-50d295c2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1611\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Pinterest\n<p>Tarnished silver is no match for this aluminum foil \u201crecipe.\u201d Bring one liter of water, one tablespoon of baking soda, and one piece of aluminum foil to a boil. Drop silverware in the pot for 10 seconds (longer if it\u2019s very tarnished), then remove using kitchen tongs.\n</p><p>Magic! If built-up tarnish persists, make a thick paste with 1\/4 cup baking soda and two tablespoons of water. Apply with a damp sponge, then rinse and dry.\n</p><p>Warning: Do not use a metal bowl, which can interfere with the reaction between the foil and baking soda\/salt.\n</p><h4>2. Laundry Detergent\n<figure id='\"attachment_1626\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1626\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' alignnone><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-1626' size-full src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/how-to-clean-silver-powdered-lau.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Clean' silver width='\"1000\"' height='\"750\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-clean-silver-powdered-lau.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1626\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Shutterstock\n<p>To make your jewelry or silverware sparkle, line a medium-sized bowl with aluminum foil and fill it with hot water. Mix in one tablespoon of powdered laundry detergent, then soak your silver for one minute. Rinse with clean water, and air-dry.\n</p><h4>3. Ketchup\n<figure id='\"attachment_1623\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1623\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1623 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/how-to-clean-silver-keychat.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"clean' solver width='\"750\"' height='\"500\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-clean-silver-keychat.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1623\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Unsplash\n<p>If your silver is tarnished, ketchup can help. Squirt a small amount on a paper towel, and rub gently over the tarnished areas. If your silver isn\u2019t getting shinier, let the ketchup sit for 15 minutes, then rub it with a soft cloth and rinse clean.\n</p><p>For items that have textured details, as with some candlesticks or fancy silverware, use a toothbrush to clean between the crevices.\n</p><h4>4. Cornstarch\n<figure id='\"attachment_1617\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1617\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1617 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/cornstarch.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"How' to clean silver width='\"960\"' height='\"640\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cornstarch.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1617\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Getty Images\n<p>A paste of cornstarch and water will make silver look new again. Apply with a damp cloth, let dry, then rub off with something mildly abrasive, like a cheesecloth or a rough towel. Tip: You can substitute a cream of tartar if you\u2019re out of cornstarch.\n</p><h4>5. Hand Sanitizer\n<figure id='\"attachment_1622\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1622\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-1622 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/how-to-clean-silver-hand-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Clean' silver width='\"1024\"' height='\"683\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-clean-silver-hand-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1622\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Unsplash\n<p>Hand sanitizer not only fights germs, but it\u2019s a great silver polisher. Squirt a few drops on a soft cloth and rub away the tarnish.\n</p><h4>6. Lemon-Lime Soda\n<figure id='\"attachment_1625\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1625\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1625 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/how-to-clean-silver-lemon-soda.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"960\"' height='\"592\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-clean-silver-lemon-soda.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1625\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Unsplash\n<p>Recapture shine by dunking your silver items in a bowl of lemon-lime soda for one hour. Rinse and dry thoroughly.\n</p><h4>7. Toothpaste\n<figure id='\"attachment_1629\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1629\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1629 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/toothpase.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"533\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/toothpase.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1629\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: HeyStyle\n<p>Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste on a rag and polish your silver. Then rinse and see how it shines!\n</p><h4>8. Window Cleaner\n<figure id='\"attachment_1627\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1627\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1627 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/how-to-clean-silver-window-clean.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"750\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-clean-silver-window-clean.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1627\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Shutterstock\n<p>Spray window cleaner on a rag or toothbrush, and use it to gently scrub your sterling silver. You should be able to restore your silver to its original shiny state.\n</p><h4>9. Hair Conditioner\n<figure id='\"attachment_1621\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1621\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1621 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/how-to-clean-silver-hair-conditi.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"750\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-clean-silver-hair-conditi.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1621\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Shutterstock\n<p>If you want to prevent tarnish, try rubbing the hair conditioner on clean silver.\n</p><h4>10. Chalk\n<figure id='\"attachment_1616\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1616\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1616 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/chalks.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"960\"' height='\"720\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/chalks.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1616\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Pixabay\n<p>Silverware will stay shiny if you keep a few pieces of chalk in the drawer or chest where you store it. The chalk absorbs moisture, preventing your nice utensils from tarnishing.\n</p><h4>11. Ammonia\n<figure id='\"attachment_1620\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1620\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1620 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/how-to-clean-silver-ammonia.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"750\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-clean-silver-ammonia.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1620\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Shutterstock\n<p>Brighten silver trinkets by soaking them for 10 minutes in a solution of one cup warm water and 1\/2 cup clear ammonia. Gently wipe clean and dry.\n</p><h4>12. Vinegar\n<figure id='\"attachment_1633\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1633\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-1633 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/vinager1-1024x677.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"677\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vinager1-1024x677.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1633\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Pixabay\n<p>Return luster and shine to your silverware and jewelry by soaking it in 1\/2 cup white vinegar mixed with 2 tablespoons of baking soda for two to three hours. Rinse under cold water, and dry thoroughly.\n</p><h4>13. Lemon Juice\n<figure id='\"attachment_1624\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-1624\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-1624 src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/04%5C/how-to-clean-silver-lemon-juice.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"750\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-clean-silver-lemon-juice.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-1624\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Shutterstock\n<p>Your silver will sparkle after soaking overnight in a mixture of 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 1\/2 cups water, and 1\/2 cup of instant dry milk. This is one of the ways to clean silver easier.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Below, we will show you some tricks to make your jewelry, plates, and cutlery shine like new. 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