How do I polish my old Oneida silverware?
by Dolores
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I put my mother's silver in the dishwasher and they don't shine anymore.
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Here are some great ways to shine silver: https://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/how-to-clean-silver/
There are lots of tips on this site: https://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/how-to-clean-silver/
Here's how to polish silver with vinegar, which you may not know is an incredibly versatile cleaning tool. Return luster and shine to your silverware and jewelry by soaking it in 1/2 cup white vinegar mixed with 2 tablespoons of baking soda for two to three hours. Rinse under cold water, and dry thoroughly.
Of course not. Now you know to never ever put Sterling in a dishwasher. I use good old toothpaste, not gel.
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/happens-silverplated-flatware-wash-dishwasher-stainless-steel-88507.html
https://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/ways-to-revive-tarnished-sterling-silver
https://lifehacker.com/5939760/use-toothpaste-to-polish-silver to keep it from tarnishing store in zip lock bags with all air pushed out;hand wash only, dish washing soap/liquid will tarnish not only silver but copper,aluminum
The good old fashioned toothpaste with nothing added is the best, do not use the aluminum foil app, it is bad for silver, it takes a little off each time you use it and leaves it with a gray film you have to scrub off anyway. Never put good silver in the dishwasher and don't use any cleaner that has salt in it, it turns it black. I hope this helps you, sometimes the quickest ways to clean silver are not good for them and you have to go with the elbow grease. With the toothpaste it also rinses off really easy compared to using silver cleaner like my mom always did.
Hi Dolores - This is the most effective and all-natural silver cleaning and polishing method that we use. It's also been featured by Hometalk. Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
https://pinkfortitude.com/silver-utensils/
PS - I'm getting ready to release a FREE eBook with recipes for all of my homemade and all-natural cleaners. If you want to know when it's released, you can get it here --> https://pinkfortitude.com/thank/