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There are plenty of commercial products out there that can clean silver. But why spend a bunch of money on a product you don’t need if some cheap old toothpaste can get the job done no problem? In this article, we’ll break down how you can polish silver with some regular toothpaste.
Steps
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1Wet the Silver item in water.
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2Apply a small amount of fluoride toothpaste on the silver.[1]Advertisement
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3Rub the toothpaste into the silver slowly keeping it wet.[2]
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4Rub till toothpaste takes an almost black appearance.
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5Let sit for about 2 minutes.
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6Wash away the toothpaste.[3]
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7The silver will show immediate improvement.
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8If there is a lot of tarnish, repeat process.
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9Dry with a cloth, rubbing till silver shines.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionDoes the toothpaste scratch the silver?DitzydoodleCommunity AnswerNot at all. It is perfectly safe and does a fabulous job for less money than silver polish.
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QuestionDoes toothpaste really damage silver?DitzydoodleCommunity AnswerNo, it is a wonderful silver polish. All you do is rub it on with a sponge and wipe it off with a paper towel. It does a wonderful job and is far less expensive than silver polish.
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Warnings
- Do not use abrasive sponges or cleaning wool etc.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Do not use to remove tarnish from Antique silver.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- This method is not recommended for valuable silver.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Do not use if you are not sure that the metal is silver.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- The silver item you need to clean
- Fluoride toothpaste
- Soft cloth
- Water
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Medical Disclaimer
The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always contact your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional before starting, changing, or stopping any kind of health treatment.
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