How Do You Remove Tarnish From Silverplate?
Objects made of pure silver or that are sliver plated eventually start to darken and loose their luster. This is caused by a chemical reaction in which the silver combines with sulfur compounds in the air and forms silver sulfide. A coat of silver sulfide covers the object, tarnishing it. Aluminum Foil Method Step 1 Line the bottom of the pot with aluminum foil. Step 2 Place the your silver-plated pieces on top of the aluminum foil in the pot. Step 3 Pour water into the second pot. Be sure it is enough to cover over the silver in the first pot. Step 4 Place the second pot on a stove and heat the water until it comes to a boil. Step 5 Add a half a cup of baking soda into the hot water in the second pot. Step 6 Put on your hand muffs to protect yourself from being scalded. Step 7 Pour the water/baking soda solution into the first pot, making ure the silver is completely submerged. Step 8 All of the tarnish should immediately start to come off. If the silver is deeply tarnished, reheat th
