How to Clean and Polish Silver with Cream of Tartar

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Clean it with cream of tartar

   potassium hydrogen tartrate.
   
   This is a natural acid that comes from grapes and other fruits.
   
   It is usually used in cooking, but its acidic properties make it great for cleaning silver.
   
   You can find it in most grocery stores in the spice section.
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   Step 2: a.k.a.

   Immerse one cup in the solution for five minutes.
   
   This step serves as an initial cleaning and also helps to loosen up the tarnish for the next step. , Then wipe it dry with a soft towel. , You can just pour about a teaspoon of cream of tartar into a small bowl, wet your toothbrush, and then dip it into the powder.
   
   Scrub a bit, and then re-wet and re-dip the brush as necessary. , The difference is striking!
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   Step 3: Dissolve one teaspoon of cream of tartar in one cup of water in a small mixing bowl.

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   Step 4: Remove the cup from the solution.

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   Step 5: Scrub the silver with a toothbrush using a paste made from cream of tartar and a few drops of water.

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   Step 6: Scrub it all over until it is clean and polished.

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