Filed under: Storage & Cleaning
Cleaning your silverware and accessories--whether it's a fork or jewelry or a pitcher or a vase--ensures that they keep their shine. Lack of cleaning and maintenance can quickly lead silver pieces to dulling and tarnish.A great way to polish silver and keep it clean is to use toothpaste. However, make sure that it is actually toothpaste that is in paste form and not gel form. To start, don't wear rubber gloves because rubber erodes silver. Then just be sure that you try out the toothpaste on a hidden area of an inexpensive silver piece, just to make sure that it cleans correctly. Polish the silver gently back and forth to avoid damaging the surface, and simply watch the silver regain its gleaming look.
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