How To Clean Sterling Silver Tea Set

Hi cindy that is a lovely tea set.

How to clean sterling silver tea set. Start with a foil lined pan. On feb 1 2018. Salt can be used in cleaning with the aluminum foil because the combination of salt aluminum foil and water creates a chemical reaction known as ion exchange. Place the pieces on a soft cotton dish towel. You can either run out and buy expensive silver cleaning products or you can use a few things you likely already have in your own kitchen.

Use silver polish to lightly coat use soft cloth and rub rinse and buff to a beautiful shine. To make your jewelry or silverware sparkle line a medium sized bowl with aluminum foil and fill it with hot water. Fill a large pot with water place it on the stove and bring to a boil. This method of cleaning silver works wonders even for heavily tarnished pieces as long as they can stand up to a little heat. Mix in one tablespoon of powdered laundry detergent then soak your silver for.

Place the silver pieces on the foil. Add enough water to cover the silver pieces. Rinse your pieces of silver with warm water. Going forward clean with silver polish once a month if exposed to air or as needed if in a glass cabinet. Make sure not to do air dry as exposure to air will only contribute to the tarnishing of your silver tea set.

Pour in 2 quarts of hot water and add 2 teaspoons of baking soda stirring to dissolve. Check your tea set for any tarnished areas and spots that remain. Remove each tea set from the hot water mixture and dry using a clean and soft towel. While rinsing your silver use your hands to feel and remove dirt and debris. Line the bottom with a sheet of aluminum foil and top with pieces of silver to be cleaned.

Rinsing your pieces of silver will remove any debris that may scratch it during the cleaning process. Once the tarnish is gone remove the silver rinse well and buff dry with a soft cloth. While the water heats up place the glass or plastic container in the sink. Silver trays dealers around the world use these little diy tips and tricks to keep their silver looking great without spending a lot of money. Place the silver tea set in the sink and allow to sit for 5 minutes.