ProtectaClear® is practically invisible and it will stop the tarnish and keep your silver looking freshly polished for years.
The usual tarnish on silver is the black sulfide. The cool thing about this is that you can instantly remove the tarnish from any silver item with commonly available household items.
This method of cleaning will work fast. It works quickly, no scratches, no muss, no fuss, and then all you do is rinse the item off. There is no adverse environmental impact, none of the ingredients are in any way toxic (they are food grade!), there is no abrasion or scratching of the silver and you can use your bare hands to remove the treated items from the solution. Just rinse and dry the silver when you are done, & pour the "used" solution down the drain! Re-use or recycle the aluminum foil.
You may want to polish the silver to a high shine with polish. MIDAS TOUCH Polishing Creamis excellent polish that is not acid-based. If you use an acid-based polish, then just wash it in baking soda water to neutralize the acid before coating.
***Tips: Do not wear rubber gloves when working with your silver as rubber is corrosive to silver.
Once you clean your silver, how do you protect it to prevent tarnishing again?
To prevent your silver from tarnishing again, apply ProtectaClear®. ProtectaClear® is an easy to apply, clear protective coating that looks very natural and will keep your silver looking like it is freshly polished. ProtectaClear® is self-leveling, long-lasting and will keep silver looking great for years. NEVER POLISH YOUR SILVER AGAIN!
After the silver has the look you want, wash off the polish residue with a couple of drops of dish soap and water. Dry with a soft cloth. Use a clean solvent like xylene or denatured alcoholto ensure a completely clean and dry surface. Simply apply ProtectaClear onto the silver with the applicator that comes with every order of liquid coating. You can also dip the silver into ProtectaClear® or use natural bristled brushes to paint on ProtectaClear® which is self-leveling so any drips or brush marks will disappear. Aerosol cans are also available to spray ProtectaClear onto intricate items.
FAQs
Heat enough water to completely cover the foil-wrapped items. Carefully pour the hot water over the items in the tub and add 1 cup of baking soda per gallon of water. Allow items to soak for up to 30 minutes, depending on how heavily tarnished. Let water cool down or remove items with tongs.
Do baking soda and aluminum foil damage sterling silver? ›
You can easily clean silver with aluminum foil, baking soda and hot water. This method uses electrolytic action instead of chemical-polish abrasion and removes the tarnish from oxidized silver without removing any of the underlying metal.
Which side of aluminum foil to clean silver? ›
Bring water to a boil (enough to completely submerge your piece of silver) and line your container with a piece of aluminum foil, shiny side up (it's OK if you need to use several sheets overlapping in a larger container).
What is the best home remedy to clean silver? ›
Vinegar, water and baking soda together are a great option for many things including your tarnished silver. To use this method you just need to mix 1/2 cup of white vinegar with 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl of lukewarm water. Let the silver soak for two to three hours.
What is the best homemade jewelry cleaner for silver? ›
10 Tested & Proven DIY Methods to Clean Your Silver Jewelry!
- Baking Soda & Aluminum Foil.
- Lemon & Salt Bath.
- Toothpaste.
- Coca Cola.
- Window Cleaner.
- Beer.
- Ketchup.
- Vinegar.
DON'T skip the aluminum foil, though! The aluminum moves the silver oxidation from the silver to the foil. You need to lay the sterling on aluminum foil or it will turn black. Also exercise caution with silver plated objects— especially if you don't know what other metals are in the piece.
Does aluminum foil make silverware shiny? ›
A viral TikTok hack advises users to put aluminum foil in their dishwasher for shiny silverware. I tried this hack to see if it really worked and wasn't impressed with the results. While the silverware appeared to be a bit shinier and brighter, it wasn't completely spotless.
Does it matter if aluminum foil is shiny side up or down? ›
The answer is that it doesn't matter which side faces up or down when you're cooking with traditional aluminum foil—but if you're working with a specific nonstick variety, which has a protective coating, be sure to use the side recommended by the manufacturer.
How do you clean 100% silver? ›
For silver that is dull, filmy, or not yet discolored, mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water and dip in a soft cloth. Rub the item, then rinse in cool water and buff with a cloth until dry. For silver that is heavily tarnished, mix a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water.
Does toothpaste clean silver? ›
This is a classic, easy DIY silver cleaning recipe. Use non-gel and non-abrasive toothpaste. Squeeze a small amount of it on a soft cloth or paper handkerchief. Rub onto the jewellery or silverware with circular motions to polish it and clean off the tarnish.
Dish soap: For routine care, a quick wash in soapy water can be a sufficient way to keep silver shiny. Mix a few drops of mild dishwashing soap in warm water and gently wash silver pieces.
How long to soak silver in baking soda and foil? ›
Heat enough water to completely cover the foil-wrapped items. Carefully pour the hot water over the items in the tub and add 1 cup of baking soda per gallon of water. Allow items to soak for up to 30 minutes, depending on how heavily tarnished. Let water cool down or remove items with tongs.
Can vinegar corrode silver? ›
No, white vinegar will not tarnish silver. White vinegar, when used in the Medium Wash method or diluted with water, is great for cleaning tarnished silver.
Does baking soda damage silver plate? ›
There are many commercial products to clean silver and silver-plated items but you can also use safe and natural products such as baking soda and salt, for example.
Does baking powder damage silver? ›
Cleaning silver with baking powder or baking soda may remove stubborn tarnish. However, like toothpaste, don't use it unless you don't mind the risk of damaging the silver, as it will take off a layer of silver along with the tarnish.
How do you clean 925 sterling silver without baking soda? ›
Clean Silver with Dish Soap and Water
- Simply mix up a bit of dish soap with warm water and dip in a microfiber cloth.
- Then, rub the piece of silver – whether it's jewelry or silverware – with the soapy cloth.
- Rinse it with cold water.
- Dry with a soft, clean towel.
- Buffing with a soft cloth specially made for silver.
