How To Clean Sterling Silver Candle Holders

Make sure that the aluminum foil is in direct contact with the silver plated item.

How to clean sterling silver candle holders. Turn the candlesticks with tongs every three minutes so a new area of the candlestick touches the foil. Black marks on the cloth would indicate the authenticity of the silver. Leave it for 5 minutes and then rinse off the toothpaste with water. Step 4 remove the candlesticks from the water rinse them under warm running water. With the use of inexpensive household products you can clean your silver candle holders and return them to their original shine.

Use non gel and non abrasive toothpaste. When you rub the cloth on it the tarnish comes off. Allow silver to soak. Some people let their silver sit for just a minute or two. Step 3 if cleaning non lacquered silver plate immediately.

When exposed to air silver tarnishes. Rinsing your pieces of silver will remove any debris that may scratch it during the cleaning process. Mix 1 4 tablespoon 3 7 ml of soap. Remove the candlesticks from the water one at a time. Using a soft light colored cloth rub the item and check the cloth for black marks.

In most instances you ll notice the tarnish start to dissolve immediately. Rinse each with hot water and dry with a soft cloth to restore the shine of the silver plating. Add a quarter cup of baking soda to the saucepan while the water inside is still hot. This may take a while if the holders have intricate patterns. If some tarnish is being stubborn add more salt baking soda or water.

Brighten silver trinkets by soaking them for 10 minutes in a solution of one cup warm water and 1 2 cup clear ammonia. The water will bubble as the baking soda dissolves. Put the items inside the pan making sure they are touching the foil and then pour in enough water to cover them. Squeeze a small amount of it on a soft cloth or paper handkerchief. Put the aluminium pan or baking dish lined with foil on stove.