How to Clean Silver & Copper
- 1). Place a large sheet of tinfoil across the bottom of a plastic tub or basin, placing the shiny side up.
- 2). Place the silver and copper onto the foil. Make sure each piece is touching the foil.
- 3). Pour about 1/2 c. washing soda and 1 gallon boiling water into the basin. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- 4). Carefully remove the metals with a pair of tongs. Rinse the pieces with warm water.
- 5). Buff the silver and copper dry with a cleaning rag.
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