Aluminum Foil

• 1). Line a nonmetal container or bowl large enough to submerge the silverware with aluminum foil. The shiny side of the aluminum must face up toward you.
  
  
• 2). Set the flatware on top of the aluminum foil but avoid allowing any of the utensils to touch.
  
  
• 3). Pour 1/4 cup of washing soda over the flatware.
  
  
• 4). Pour boiling water over the flatware until you fill the container completely. Stir the solution so that the washing soda dissolves.
  
  
• 5). Allow the flatware to sit for 15 minutes. Remove the flatware with tongs, rinse each utensil and dry the flatware with a soft washcloth.
  
  

Vinegar

• 1). Line a container with the flatware. Place the flatware in the container so that it does not touch.
  
  
• 2). Combine 1/2 cup of white vinegar with 2 tbsp. of baking soda in the container.
  
  
• 3). Allow the flatware to soak for two to three hours.
  
  
• 4). Remove the utensils and rinse them under cold water.
  
  
• 5). Dry the flatware with a soft washcloth.
  
  

Baking Soda

• 1). Dampen a washcloth with warm water.
  
  
• 2). Sprinkle baking soda over the washcloth.
  
  
• 3). Rub the washcloth over the flatware to remove any tarnish.
  
  
• 4). Rinse the flatware with clean water.
  
  
• 5). Dry the utensils with a soft washcloth.