The other day, I had a real itch to go thrifting. I love finding wood items I can repurpose, or "shabby chic them up." That's not a real term, but in actuality, how I talk.
So anyway, I ended up at my local Goodwill, and my most favorite pieces were metal, not wood at all! I found a lovely little tray and cup/goblet. They both had clear signs of tarnish, so I knew I had a project!
I heard I could remove this yucky tarnish from silver with aluminum foil and baking soda. The cup is brass, or something like that, so I didn't know if it would work the same.
I did forget to take a picture of the cup "before" but it did work some on this metal.
First I lined the bottom of our kitchen sink with aluminum foil. Next, I boiled several pots of water and poured it over the aluminum foil. You need enough water to cover your items, so if you're only doing silverware, less water is fine.
I placed my items in the water, and shook baking soda over the top. They immediately began fizzing. I noticed a stinky rotten egg smell also. Yay, Science!
Now I would recommend turning on an exhaust fan instead of opening a window. The fan helps with the stench, and doesn't cool down the water in the process (you need it HOT).
When you've added more baking soda, and it just doesn't fizz, you're done. Let your items cool a bit, gently wash off the excess baking soda, and rub them dry.
If you've tried this method, I'd love to hear your tips or thoughts!
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