Did you know there is now an acceptable level of radioactive waste in flatware?
How to clean silver with green ingredients & why its healthy to eat with sterling!
I use sterling silver for eating whenever possible. Its actually makes food more healthy (see colloidal silver). Flatware is probably made in China and can contain anything, especially unhealthy metals like aluminum, lead and chrome.
Here are five ways to clean silver naturally without any harmful chemicals.
Silver polishes often contain harsh chemicals: bad for the environment and for your family.
So how can you get your silver shiny without harming the earth or your health? Here are some natural ways to clean silver – both your cutlery and your jewelry – so you can schedule that next dinner party, and have something sparkly to wear to it.
Toothpaste: Squeeze a dab of organic toothpaste on a piece of cloth or flannel, and rub onto silver.
Baking soda and water: Mix baking soda and water to make a paste, then rub silver with it.
Water/baking soda/aluminum foil: Place silver cutlery and/or jewelry in an aluminum pan or a baking dish lined with foil. Liberally sprinkle baking soda over the pieces. Pour boiling water over top and allow it to soak for about 15 minutes. The tarnish will magically appear on the foil rather than the silver.
Aluminum foil and vinegar: Line the base of a skillet with foil, shiny side facing upward. Mix 1 cup vinegar per quart of water, and bring liquid to a boil. Place silver into boiling water and soak for about five minutes before turning off stove. Remove silver pieces and rinse them with hot water. Wipe dry with soft cloth.
WHEN I HAD MCS I DID NOT USE ALUMINUM FOR ANYTHING & STILL RARELY USE IT. This method works great & fast though. I think its not that great for the silver though.
Rubbing alcohol: For mild mineral spots or residue, combine 1 part rubbing alcohol and 4 parts water in a bowl, dip a clean cloth or rag into the mixture, and rub over silver. Then wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Once the silver is shiny again, how do you keep is so? Store silver in anti-tarnish bags or wrapped in acid-free tissue paper and sealed in a zip-top bag. Also, do not wear rubber gloves or store anything rubber near the silver, as rubber corrodes silver.
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