Hello there! Taking care of silver-plated silverware is a great way to keep it looking its best for years to come.
While the provided search results mention cleaning silver-plated flatware, they don't actually contain specific instructions on how to do it. Not to worry, though! I can share a very popular and gentle method that works wonders on tarnish.
One of the easiest ways to clean your silver-plated items is by using a simple chemical reaction with baking soda and aluminum foil. First, find a dish or pan large enough to hold your silverware without it overlapping too much and line it with a sheet of aluminum foil, shiny side up. Place your silverware directly on top of the foil.
Next, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda, a tablespoon or two, over the silverware. Then, carefully pour boiling water into the dish until the pieces are completely submerged. You'll likely see some bubbling and may even smell a bit of sulfur, which is just the tarnish leaving the silver! Let the silverware sit in the solution for a few minutes. For heavier tarnish, you might need to leave it for up to 10 minutes.
Once the tarnish is gone, carefully remove the items from the hot water with tongs. Give them a good rinse under cool water and then dry them thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth. Buffing them with the cloth as you dry will bring out a beautiful shine. This method is great because it removes tarnish without being abrasive and scratching the silver plating.
