The Science Behind Cleaning Silver with Baking Soda and Aluminum Foil

From Kevin Vanpaassen

Tarnished silver jewelry submerged in a bowl with aluminum foil, baking soda, and hot water.

Tarnished silver doesn’t require harsh chemicals or hours of vigorous scrubbing. A basic combination of baking soda, salt, hot water, and aluminum foil can completely restore your items in minutes.

This method works exceptionally well for everyday silver objects. You can easily revive rings, necklaces, bracelets, cutlery, and collectible coins.