How to Remove Tarnish from Silver with No Chemicals!

Before and After

It is so easy to remove tarnish from silver jewelry without harsh chemicals,and it is fun! Who knew? All you need are a few simple household ingredients and a little bit of time and your tarnished jewelry will look like new.

Household Items  (Notice my cat's tail in the upper left). 

Household Items:

• Baking Soda
• Washcloth
• Old Toothbrush
• Iodized Salt
• Aluminum Foil
• Water
• Bowl
• Cat's Tail (optional) - :)

Steps:

There are two methods you can try and both work, however method one with baking soda is my favorite.

Method One - Baking Soda:

1. Scoop a couple tablespoons of baking soda onto a washcloth.
2. Pour a little bit of water onto the baking soda to make a paste. 
3. Place your tarnished piece of jewelry onto the baking soda paste. 
4. Use the paste and cloth to rub the tarnish off the jewelry. 
5. Repeat until all the tarnish is removed. 
6. Use and old toothbrush with the baking soda paste for hard to reach spots. 

Method Two - Water, Salt, and Aluminum Foil:

1. Place small piece (about 5 inches) of aluminum foil into the bottom of a bowl.
2. Pour about 2 tablespoons of salt on top of the aluminum foil.
3. Pour water over the salt and aluminum foil to cover it. 
4. Place the jewelry in the bowl.
5. Let stand for an hour. 
6. A chemical reaction between the ingredients will cause the tarnish to dissolve. 

Make your man take you out so you can wear your new shiny jewelry!