A simple DIY soap and water solution can do a lot to clean and shine silver pieces. Most are gentle enough to use on silver, although you should be careful to use a non-scratch sponge or cloth. Always try a new cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous area first to make sure it will not damage your treasures. A microfiber cloth can also help create a highly polished shine on your silver. When storing silver, keep it free from moisture by wrapping it in acid-free tissue or fabric that deters tarnish, such as unbleached cotton, silver cloth, or tarnish-resistant flannel.

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After a few minutes, turn over the silver pieces using a wooden or plastic utensil (tongs work best) so that as many surfaces of the item touch the foil as possible. You’ll need an application cloth as well as water to rinse away the dirt, tarnish, and excess solution. We recommend a microfiber cloth, especially if your items have small pieces, intricate designs, or delicate areas. Not only will the microfiber provide a soft surface to buff with, but it can also reduce lint and other exposures. You may also want to use scrubbing brushes from W. J. Hagerty, sold separately, which are soft enough for silver pieces.

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Silver is found in nature in the form of ore or as a byproduct of refining other metals. Fine silver is often referred to as 999, which means it is 99.9% pure silver. While it is used to make some small trinkets and bullion, fine silver is very soft. It doesn’t tarnish.

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Some silver items are difficult to clean and polish because of their unique shape and size. For those items use Goddard’s Silver Dip.

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Any type of silver alloy can benefit from a silver cleaner once it tarnishes. However, keep in mind that plated items must be cleaned gently to avoid wearing down the silver layers. Some types of silver cleaners can be used to clean other types of metals, such as gold, platinum, and brass.

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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.It's important to note that you should not put any polishing cloth in the laundry. They have a polishing solution in the fibers and washing them will remove that benefit. If the cloth does get dirty, you will need to replace it. You should also replace the cloth periodically because frequent use will use up the embedded polishing agents. Each cloth can be used for months or even years, depending on how often you polish your pieces and how many you have.