Look for silver polish that is cost effective and won’t require a lot to treat your silver items. Liquids and creams often come in smaller containers—you only need a small amount to be effective. Dips are usually larger containers because you will need to pour out the solution into another dish to submerge your items. Silver jewelry cleaners are often the smallest because they have trays built in that can hold delicate pieces, like dainty chains and stud earrings. You’ll be hard pushed to find a metal polish that will beat Maas’ amazing repertoire. Instantly removing tarnish, rust and oxidation from metal surfaces, Maas Metal Polish leaves behind a deep lustrous shine, with a long-lasting, protective and tarnish-repelling finish. Better still, Maas has a subtle lavender scent, so no nasty chemical smells common with similar cleaners. Not only will your home be gleaming, it’ll smell lovely too! If you want to protect your treasured metal antiques, this brand is one of the most popular types of metal polish cream for that job. It can work on jewelry pieces made of gold or silver, as well as on metal fixtures around the home such as aluminum faucets. However, you need to wear protective gloves to use this product because it can get a little messy. First off, Tarn-X Tarnish Remover is some heavy-duty tarnish remover so only use it if your piece is so tarnished that any other cleaners won’t get the job done. If you do have some really stubborn buildup, Tarn-X tarnish remover may be the solution. To use it, apply it with a cotton ball to your silver pieces and work it into the silver. The tarnish should come off onto the cotton ball. Then, rinse the piece following the application. Never soak the piece in Tarn-X, or let it sit on the surface for more than 2 minutes. As well as cleaning up your metals to display-worthy brilliance, Maxm protects them too, making it even easier to keep on top of their cleaning routine. The gentle formula ensures your precious treasures stay sparkling long after you’ve polished them, as well as providing them with long-lasting protection from corrosion and tarnishing.

Not only does Maas restore your metals to their former glory, it protects them too. The unique formula ensures that your surfaces will keep their shine long after you polish them, as well as providing them with long-lasting protection from corrosion and tarnishing. Maas even provides waterproof protection to stainless steel, making it ideal for stainless steel sinks and taps. (Please note: not suitable for brushed stainless steel appliances.) Not sure what to look for when it comes to the best metal polishes? Take a look at this buyer’s guide. Ingredients We also reached out to Laura Elizabeth, owner and designer of luxury jewelry line Laura Elizabeth Jewelry. “When silver is exposed to oxygen or moisture, it tarnishes,” says Elizabeth whose creations are made of recycled brass, 14 karat gold, and sterling silver. Because metals don’t mix well together, she suggests keeping silver, gold, and rose gold separate when cleaning. Metal polishes come in a range of sizes, but generally you only need to use a small amount to clean a relatively large surface area. The less you need to use, the better value for money. Multi-purpose UseWith its wipe-on, wipe-off formula, Maas takes the effort out of polishing your most prized possessions. Simply apply a small amount (you only need a tiny blob) to a dry, clean cloth and wipe over your chosen item and, before the polish dries, use a clean cloth to wipe it off again, buffing it to a lusciously lustrous, long-lasting shine.

This brand is popular because it can be used for a wide range of different metals and the results last for a long time. It does not require a lot of equipment to apply, and the product also provides excellent protection against oxidation. However, users have reported that their new lavender-scented formula does not work as well as their old formula.Clean your piece of metal with liquid dish soap and rinse, then dry the item thoroughly. Coat the surface of the item with polish and allow it to soak in for 5 minutes. Next, wipe the object down with a microfibre cloth, then rinse the metal item again. Fully dry the metal, being careful not to leave fingerprints on the object. Whether you’re cleaning a gorgeous pendant or your grandma’s heirloom flatware, a great silver polish gets rid of grime and tarnish and brings a special sparkle to your favorite pieces. Look for a silver polish that is easy to apply and has clear instructions for its use. Some can be used on a variety of precious metals while others are designed specifically for silver. We spent hours researching silver polishes to find the very best one while considering factors such as type, formula, and function. Every tube of Maxm Metal Polish should come with a pair of sunglasses – your metal surfaces will be shining that brightly after using it, you’ll need them! Buffing up copper pans, stainless steel stoves, chrome taps and brass ornaments to remove tarnishes, fingerprints and smudges, it’ll leave behind a deep lustrous shine, and protect them from rust and grime.

Wright’s cream is a trusted brand that works great to clean and shine a variety of metals, including silver, chrome, and pewter. It can even work for porcelain. But the real benefit and the reason it’s at the top of our list is how well it removes tarnish. It won’t scratch no matter how hard you scrub, as long as you use a soft cloth. We recommend using a rag or other cloth that you’ll only use for this purpose to avoid it becoming contaminated with other cleaning agents that are not safe for silver. This polish comes with a sponge that can be used to rub the cream into your items. This foam cleanser is great to have on hand after you use your silver pieces, such as serving dishes or flatware. Tarnish is often caused by food residue on silver and this foam works in place of dish soap to target those contaminants and provide a protective barrier. It also shines your silver items to a high shine. This Goddard's cloth doesn’t clean silver as well as some heavier duty solutions, but it does provide a high shine polish with minimal work and scrubbing. The reusable cloth measures 17.5 x 13 inches, larger than silver cleaning wipes. While it can remove some light tarnish, it isn’t the best choice for antique or heavily tarnished silver. For routine upkeep and polishing, this is the easiest and least messy way to go. To use Wright’s silver polish, put a small amount on a sponge or cloth. Rub it onto your silver items, taking special care to get it into small crevices and designs. You may need to work it in more to get rid of tarnish or older build-up. Rinse the excess off and buff with a clean cloth. You'll need two cloths, one for application and one to buff your silver to a high shine.Metal surfaces may be hard-wearing, but that doesn’t mean taking care of them has to be hard work. Simply apply a small amount of polish to a dry, clean cloth and wipe over your chosen item. Then before it dries, use a clean cloth to wipe it off again and buff to reveal a fabulous, long-lasting shine. Sometimes you might notice that even if you’re using a metal polish cream, the rust is not getting polished off a certain work surface such as copper or brass. If this is the case, the metal is probably lacquered. You need to remove the old coat of lacquer before the metal polish cream can work on the metal surface. This polish is safe for sterling silver, plated silver, jewelry, antique silver, and flatware. It also has an anti-tarnish agent. After you use it on your silver pieces, they are less likely to develop tarnish in the future. This cream protects as well as cleans and shines. It can be used to clean and polish antique silver, sterling silver, plated silver, and even gold. It is extra-mild so you don’t need to worry about it irritating your hands while you apply it, rinse it away, and dry your pieces. While it's smart to always wear gloves, this foam is milder than many other silver polishes. For some heavily tarnished items, you may need to scrub a bit, especially if they have intricate designs. An old toothbrush or a soft cloth can make this step much easier. This article was researched and written by Katie Melynn, a freelance writer specializing in home and family products. She has been writing for The Spruce since 2019.