This is a great way of using up old tin foil is to use it clean your silver. Not only is it a highly effective way of geting the tarnish off your silver, but it also recycles your old tin foil. Win-win!
You will need
• Washing up bowl
• Warm water
• Bicarbonate of soda
• Aluminium foil
Step 1 Wash the aluminium foil to remove any debris
Step 2 Place in the bottom of a washing up bowl and add warm water and 3 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda
Step 3 Place silver items in the bowl (make sure that they are touching the foil) and leave for 10 minutes
Step 5 Remove the items and rinse them
Step 6 Dry and buff each item with a soft cloth
Hints and Tips
Before cleaning
After cleaning
Posted by How to clean your cupboards without losing your mind | How to Clean & Cleaning Tips (unregistered) on July 4, 2010 at 5:45am
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