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<p>[QUOTE="clutteredcloset49, post: 208603, member: 85"]I did not read all of Cheryl's link, but it appears to be a good one.</p><p><br /></p><p>DO NOT use the aluminum soak. It is not good for antique silver. It is a type of reverse electrolysis and takes a layer of silver off. </p><p><br /></p><p>Old silver plate can sometimes be polished off. </p><p><br /></p><p>There are different methods for different items. </p><p>Creams or liquids followed by a sudsy wash are your best. </p><p>A soft cloth, not an old t-shirt, something that won't scratch. </p><p><br /></p><p>Can you post pictures of your items so we have a better idea of what you are dealing with.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="clutteredcloset49, post: 208603, member: 85"]I did not read all of Cheryl's link, but it appears to be a good one. DO NOT use the aluminum soak. It is not good for antique silver. It is a type of reverse electrolysis and takes a layer of silver off. Old silver plate can sometimes be polished off. There are different methods for different items. Creams or liquids followed by a sudsy wash are your best. A soft cloth, not an old t-shirt, something that won't scratch. Can you post pictures of your items so we have a better idea of what you are dealing with.[/QUOTE]
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