Your family silverware tarnishes and blackens over time? As someone who's tested countless home cleaning methods, I can share a simple, effective solution to bring back its brilliance without pricey, chemical-laden products.
This weekend, I tried it myself on a set of heirloom silverware—and the results were stunning. All you need is coarse salt, baking soda, and aluminum foil.
1. Select a pan large enough for your silverware.
2. Fill it with water.
3. Add a glass of coarse salt and a glass of baking soda.
4. Wrap your silverware in aluminum foil.
5. Submerge it in the pan.
6. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
7. Carefully remove the silverware to avoid burns.
Your silverware gleams like new! Note that the foil turns black as it lifts the tarnish.
For safety, test on one small piece first. Rinse thoroughly with clean water afterward to eliminate any residue or off-tastes.
Pro tip: This works wonders on gold and silver jewelry too.
If you prefer an alternative, try Meudon white wine—it's highly effective as well.
