Bob Arctor Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm assuming Sheffielders will know the answer to this. I've just bought some nice Thomas Turner silver plated spoons that are in good condition with just a bit of dirt and discolouration around the detailing. What's the best way of cleaning them without damaging the silver plating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berberis Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 White vinegar and baking soda but Im not 100% sure about how it would work on plating. It worked great on a silver groat I found once. Many people say to use baking soda, vinigar and salt to clean silver. I assume leaving out the abrasive salt will mean the plating is not damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exxon Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) I'm assuming Sheffielders will know the answer to this. I've just bought some nice Thomas Turner silver plated spoons that are in good condition with just a bit of dirt and discolouration around the detailing. What's the best way of cleaning them without damaging the silver plating? put the spoons in a bowl with a sheet of aluminium foil. tip in a solution of caustic soda and leave them 10 minutes. It also makes very good sheets of black aluminium foil. Totally clean totally non abrasive. Edited November 28, 2015 by exxon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamston Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 We have always found lemon juice very good for cleaning silver . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Have a look for a silver cleaning cloth, they are impregnated with a silver cleaner and last years but keep them in the plastic bag and dont wash them. Argos, Amazon, Ebay and a lot of supermarkets also sell them for around the £3 mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Arctor Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks, I did the soda crystals method, it worked very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exxon Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks, I did the soda crystals method, it worked very well. Good choice. Polishing silver plate isn't a great idea. The silver is microns thick and can easily rub through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Arctor Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Good choice. Polishing silver plate isn't a great idea. The silver is microns thick and can easily rub through. Thanks for the tip. The silver content is 3DWTS per dozen, as far as I can tell that's an ok silver content but not the thickest (they are grapefruit spoons, bigger than teaspoons but smaller than dessert spoons). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exxon Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks for the tip. The silver content is 3DWTS per dozen, as far as I can tell that's an ok silver content but not the thickest (they are grapefruit spoons, bigger than teaspoons but smaller than dessert spoons). You should pop down to the Cutlers Hall some time and have a look at the silver and silver plate (Sheffield Plate) in their cabinets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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