One thing on my “to do” list this week (as I’m off of work) is to clean my silver jewelry. These pieces just seems to be very, very tarnished…
![jewelry 3 tarnished silver jewelry](https://i0.wp.com/litasworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jewelry-3.jpg?resize=585%2C389)
probably from a year of hanging out in the open (as opposed to being tucked away in a jewelry box).
![jewelry 13 Earrings hanging on a framed piece of mesh wire](https://i0.wp.com/litasworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jewelry-13.jpg?resize=400%2C601)
![jewelry 15 necklaces hanging on a rack inside my closet door](https://i0.wp.com/litasworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jewelry-15.jpg?resize=288%2C550)
One non-toxic alternative I have is to scrub each piece ever so gently with toothpaste. Since I’d really like to get a bunch of pieces clean all at once (and I feel kinda lazy this rainy winter week), I thought I’d try this method:
Ingredients:
- Aluminum Foil
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Boiling water
1. Line a container with aluminum foil.
2. Place silver into container on top of aluminum.
3. Pour in boiling water (I poured in about 3 cups)
4. Add approximately 3 tablespoons of baking soda and 2 tablespoons salt.
At this point, I need to warn you, the baking soda and salt will make the water foam a bit and give off a not so pleasant smell…it’s not horrible, but definitely not in line to be a perfume someday.
5. Let sit for 15 minutes.
6. Rinse and dry pieces thoroughly.
The result is that it REALLY WORKS!
My pieces are super shiny now – no rubbing involved.
And, I’m happy to check that off the end of year chore list!
Be Happy, Be Green,
~ Lita
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Great tip!!!