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QuestionCan you use baking soda to clean silver?Alicia Sokolowski is a Green Cleaning Specialist and the President and co-CEO of AspenClean, a green cleaning company in Vancouver, British Columbia. With over 2 decades of experience, Alicia specializes in creating a healthier, green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products and services. AspenClean develops and manufactures its own line of 100% Natural, EcoCert® certified, and EWG verified™ cleaning products. AspenClean’s glass cleaner was voted Parent’s Green Pick 2020 by readers of the Parents’ magazine. Alicia holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Finance from the University of Toronto.Absolutely! You can make a cleaning paste from 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water. Rub this onto the silver with a soft cloth to remove stains.
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QuestionHow do you clean heavily tarnished EPNS?Toronto Shine CleaningCommunity AnswerThe baking soda method might be too harsh for EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver). Instead, try a mild soap and water.
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QuestionA pot boiled over and the liquid covered my whole stovetop and stainless steel. Very hard to remove residue. Any solutions?Toronto Shine CleaningCommunity AnswerTo remove hard residue from your stovetop and stainless steel, use a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water. Apply it with a soft cloth, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub gently. Rinse with water and dry immediately.
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QuestionCan this process be used if a larimar stone is set in the silver?Toronto Shine CleaningCommunity AnswerBe cautious. The baking soda could affect the larimar stone. Instead, clean around the stone using a soft cloth.
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QuestionCan the baking soda-aluminum method be used on EPNS?Toronto Shine CleaningCommunity AnswerI wouldn't recommend it, as the baking soda can be abrasive and may remove the nickel plating.
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QuestionSome of my silver coins went very dark in colour. What happened?Toronto Shine CleaningCommunity AnswerIt sounds like the baking soda method accelerated tarnishing instead of removing it. You might want to consider using a specialized coin cleaner.
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