How do I clean silver spoons I've collected from around the world?

Pat Ardner
by Pat Ardner
  4 answers
  • Wrights Silver Polish is the best I've found to use on my antique silver collection. It cleans and protects. Items not on display should be kept in felt bags or airtight bags or containers. No rubber bands! They cause horrible tarnishing.

    Some people like the tinfoil dip method, but I find it doesn't clean completely and I still have to follow up with polish.

    Good luck! 😉

  • Lit18359573 Lit18359573 on May 21, 2017

    I started to tell you my way but if they are silver plated spoons my way may ruin them the best way is go this website sit and it will help you clean you the proper way....http://homeguides.sfgate.com/home-remedy-clean-silverplated-spoons-104680.html

  • Chas' Crazy Creations Chas' Crazy Creations on May 21, 2017

    There are a bunch of ways people have done it here on Hometalk - most all contain baking soda, hot water, salt... Here are a couple of my favorites:

    1. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/house/saving-mom-s-silver-14200368
    2. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/house/making-grandma-s-silver-shine-again-14234369


    Good luck!

  • William William on May 21, 2017

    I sell a lot of silver on Ebay. Jewelry, silverware, serving sets. Silver polish tends to remove some of the metal. The foil method doesn't work that great and still leaves a grey film that still needs to be removed. I use white toothpaste (not gel)and a damp toothbrush. For large items I use a damp cloth. Also works on copper, brass, gold, porcelain, sneakers, etc. For my sales I needed one product for cleaning everything.