How do you clean silver jewelry?

How do you clean silver jewelry w/o buying a fancy jewelry cleaning unit? I need to get rid of the tarnish.

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hope this helps..

Baking soda is the easiest and is usually something everyone has around. Just make a thick paste of soda and water and rub it on your silver either with your finger, an old tooth brush or a soft cloth. The toothbrush works best if there is any filigree involved.

Originally Posted by Ally Dever

How do you clean silver jewelry w/o buying a fancy jewelry cleaning unit? I need to get rid of the tarnish.

i like to use toothpaste, and an old toothbrush or soft cloth and water.scrub lightly and rinse well. only use white toothpaste, works good for me.

yes, toothpaste is the best way, simple, effective and nothing deface.

Be very careful useing the toothpaste and baking soda with a tooth brush!!You may do more damage over time!!

I use only proper cleaners for both!! I have a cloth or dip for jewellery depending on what jewellery I am cleaning, as for larger items use non abrasive liquids as they will likely have a copper base and can only take so much rubbing before it starts to come through!!

I will have to check out the green way!!LOL

No matter if you use toothpaste of baking soda, just be careful of whatever stone or gem you might have in the jewelry. I have opals & they are easily ruined.