Yesterday we had a baptism at church. For some reason we had it in our heads that we NEEDED a silver bowl for the baptism. I got a call looking to borrow a silver bowl that I had on my shelf. They were welcome to borrow it. Problem was it was sooo tarnished! But they were just thankful to find a bowl they would take on the challenge of getting the tarnish off.
Turns out she hit the internet and found a super simple way of getting tarnish off that requires no goopy paste or rubbing for hours on end. There is a scientific way of getting tarnish off! Here we go!
2 Tablespoons EACH of Baking Soda and Salt
Aluminum Foil, shiny side up, in your vessel. In my case my kitchen sink.
Pour in steaming hot water into your vessel along with the baking soda and the salt. It will be STINKY but think of the elbow grease you are saving… never mind your pennies!
Then go ahead and submerge your tarnished item.
See the line where it is shiny and then tarnished. I will be generous and say I submerged it for 30 seconds. Awesome! Once your item is shiny take it out and dry. Then buff with a soft cloth or for a super shiny finish use a silver jewelry polishing cloth.
See the before, 30 seconds and after? Awesome!
