How Do You Polish Antique Silver Plate?
To keep your antique silver plate pieces looking nice, you must periodically polish them. Silver tarnishes over time. A silver item that appears yellow or black has tarnished and needs to be polished. The first time you polish a tarnished piece, it will probably take a lot of elbow grease. Keeping the items looking nice with more frequent polishing will make the job much easier. Rinse your antique silver plate in hot water first to remove any surface dirt. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to get dirt out of crevices. Apply a generous coat of silver polish to the entire piece. Follow the directions on the silver polish you are using; some polishes require time to sit for a few minutes before removing. Use a sponge or a soft cloth and gently rub in a circular motion over a small area of the piece until the tarnish is removed. Rinse the sponge or cloth frequently. Continue until the whole piece of silver plate has been polished. Wash the piece in hot water and a mild dish soap to remove any
