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QuestionCan I clean silver with baking soda?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.Yes. You can make a paste with baking soda and hot water. Use a ratio of 3-parts baking soda to 1-part water. Rub the paste on to the silver with a microfiber cloth, and use a toothbrush to scrub your silver. Wipe it dry to make it shine like new!
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QuestionCan I use rubbing alcohol to clean silver?Community AnswerYes. As with toothpaste, baking soda, white vinegar, and aluminum foil, rubbing alcohol is a common household item that may be used to clean silver. Alcohol works well on both silver jewelry and silver flatware.
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QuestionCan I use vinegar or 7-Up up to clean my silver earrings?Community AnswerYes, I tried it for mine and it worked great. Vinegar works best, but 7-up should also work.
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QuestionWhat is the best recommended silver polish?Community AnswerGoddard's Silver Foam has a sponge that you use to clean. After cleaning with the sponge, rinse under lukewarm water and dry with soft absorbing cloth. It works beautifully, leaving silver shiny.
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QuestionHow do I buff out fine scratches in my sliver?Community AnswerUse Wenol jewelry paste, or Connoisseurs brand disposable jewelry wipes. Both work beautifully on fine scratches, and create a soft, high shine. For heavier scratches, use Wenol. Both products are easily found on sites like Amazon.
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QuestionI wrapped sterling flatware with rubber bands and there is an ugly line where it touched the flatware. Seems worse than regular tarnish. Any ideas how do I get rid of?Community AnswerMake a paste with baking soda and salt. Use a Q tip to rub the the paste. I suggest you rub only the spot caused by the elastic band. It worked well for me.
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