Asked on Jun 08, 2020
How can I clean these silver plated frames ?
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Lindi
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They have been in storage for a few years so got tarnished along the way. How can I clean these silver frames? They were my parents so I would really love to save them.
Here are a few suggestions Lindi!
https://www.hunker.com/13421385/how-to-clean-silver-with-household-items
Hi Lindi, here's some info I found from Good Housekeeping. site....
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/a46705/how-to-clean-silver/#:~:text=For%20heavier%20tarnish%2C%20mix%20a,Rinse%20and%20buff%20dry.
First of all remove everything from the frame, here is a link to help you, it starts easily and then progresses if you need that:
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-clean-silver-plated-items
This should help you restore them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiR3u_pcyJI
How To: Clean Silver Plate
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-silver-plate/
Hi Lindi, hope this helps you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rIGcdpn068
Hello. I have a jewelers cloth that was complimentery with a online purchase it works very well. I suggest considering that option.
https://www.target.com/p/connoisseurs-174-ultrasoft-174-silver-jewelry-polishing-cloth/-/A-14050729
I use Weiman silver polish wipes. Very easy and works great. I got them on Amazon.
I sell a lot of silver on Ebay. Jewelry, silverware, serving sets. Silver polish like Wrights and dips like TarnX tend to remove some of the metal. The foil method doesn't work that great and still leaves a grey film that still needs to be removed. I use white toothpaste (not gel) and a damp toothbrush. For large items I use a damp cloth. Also works on copper, brass, gold, porcelain, ceramics, sneakers, plastics, etc. For my sales I needed one product for cleaning everything. A dab of toothpaste on a damp toothbrush and gently brush letting it foam up. Rinse and wipe.
See here for a similar issue: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/q-how-can-i-clean-these-silver-plated-frames-44303679
How can I clean these silver plated frames ?
I’ll let you all know what was tried n tested n the results, thank you all for your recommendations.
Any commercial silver should have them shining in no time.
Get your self some tarnex it’s great for that try home depot or a grocery store it’s in a black bottle.
I have several cleaning tutorials that might help you https://chascrazycreations.com/diys/how-tos/cleaning/
These are many ways to clean your silver, try one of these:
No more tarnishing with aluminum
Boil 4 cups of water, a tablespoon of baking soda, and some aluminum foil. Place silverware in for 10 seconds then remove with kitchen tongs.
Ketchup isn’t just for eating
Tarnished silver can be polished with ketchup using a paper towel – for silver that has crevices, use a toothbrush.
Kill two birds with one stone
When using Windex to clean your windows, spray some on a rag and use it to scrub your silver.
Brush your silver with toothpaste
Use circular motions to brush non-gel and non-abrasive toothpaste onto silver. Leave on for five minutes before washing off with water.
Use soda for tarnished silver
Fill a plastic bowl with lemon-lime soda and place slightly tarnished silver in it for one hour. Rinse and dry with a paper towel.
https://www.remodelormove.com/how-do-you-clean-tarnished-silver-plated-tea-sets/
Just use a little metal polish. It's available at grocery stores and Walmart.
Here's a post that might help - https://chascrazycreations.com/silver-cleaning-hacks-15/
Silver polish: The safest way to clean silver is with silver polish and a soft cloth.
Dish soap and water: Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water and use a soft cloth to rub the frame. Then, wipe the frame with a clean, damp cloth and buff it dry. Avoid using abrasive scrubbers or harsh detergents.
Microfiber cloth: A microfiber cloth is gentle on silver and leaves it streak-free.
White vinegar: Pure distilled white vinegar is a strong tarnish fighter because it's safe to use with other cleaners like baking soda.
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