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Make a paste by mixing one part water and three parts baking soda.
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Apply the Paste
Wet the silver with plain water.
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Use a sponge to apply the paste to a small area.
You don’t want the paste to dry too quickly.
Gently rub the silver in small circles torelease the tarnish.
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It is not recommended fortarnished silver jewelryset with gemstones or pearls.
The acetic acid in the vinegar will cut through the tarnish film.
Dish Soap and Water
Simply washing silver with dishwashing liquid and hot water will remove light tarnish.
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Rinse and immediately dry the pieces with a microfiber cloth to prevent water spots.
All of these will damage the surface.
Use a non-geltoothpastethat does not contain additional whitening ingredients.
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Rinse the silver with warm water, and dry with a lint-free microfiber cloth.
Tarnish is not permanent on silver.
Regular cleaning is important.
