How to Clean Silver with Vinegar

  1. Line Pan or Sink

    Line a large roasting pan or your sink with aluminum foil.

  2. Mix Vinegar Cleaning Solution

    Add 1 Tbsp. baking soda and 1 Tbsp. kosher salt to the aluminum-lined dish. Pour 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar into the dish and the mixture will begin to bubble.

  3. Add Boiling Water

    Add 1 to 2 cups boiling water. You'll need enough liquid to completely submerge your silver pieces.

  4. Add Silver and Let Soak

    Place pieces into the dish in a single layer. Soak lightly tarnished pieces for 30 seconds or up to three minutes for more heavily tarnished pieces.

  5. Dry and Buff

    Remove the silver items with tongs, then dry and buff until clean.