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TEA TIDBITS
Polishing silver.
Do you have some silver? We have a few pieces but ours didn't get used much
until we started having tea! Now we are collecting some more pieces and finding some
great buys at yard sales and thrift stores. However, they do need to be sparkling and shiny
when we use them, SO that means using some old-fashioned elbow grease. Getting your
silver to shine still requires rubbing! Properly cleaned and polished, silver will keep
its shine longer. For routine cleaning and polishing, use a nonabrasive silver
cleaner, which will not damage the finish. Rub it into the piece with a soft rag to
remove all traces of dirt and tarnish. Clean near a sink so you can rinse the pieces as you
work. To keep silver in good condition, there are a few things to remember: Salt is
corrosive and can leave permanent marks. Don’t mix silver and steel; this could cause a
chemical reaction. The wisest thing you can do for your silver: Use it and wash it regularly.
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