How to Polish Silver Plating
Silver-plated flatware, serving platters, jewelry, picture frames and other decorative objects are made with a thin layer of silver on top of a base metal. As time passes the lustrous sheen will become dull or tarnished due to usage and oxidation and will require polishing.
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Wet a sponge with warm water.
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Wipe the silver-plated object to remove any surface dirt or oil.
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Dip a clean cloth into the silver polish and apply it in a thin film to the silver plating.
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Rub the polish into the silver plating using a polishing cloth made for silver. Be gentle. If you are too rigorous you can remove the thin layer of silver plating.
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Wash the silver-plated item if it is to be used for serving food. Use a small amount of mild dish-washing liquid and warm water to remove any excess silver polish.
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Tips
- Do not use abrasive cleansers or polishes on the silver plating. Anything too strong may wear off the thin layer of silver.
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