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<p>[QUOTE="Bakersgma, post: 1204018, member: 59"]Start with warm soapy water - Dawn dishwashing liquid is good at softening and removing grease. Soak for a while, then use a soft sponge to move as much grunge off as you can. Allow to dry. Then apply one of the good silver creams or liquid silver polishes - Wright's silver cream comes with it's own sponge applicator.</p><p><br /></p><p>Apply gently, one small section at a time and moving the sponge in 1 direction only - do not scrub or move the sponge in a circular pattern. Rinse sponge as soon as it starts to get "black." Rinse the item well before you move on to a new section and wash well when the whole item is done. Be sure to get all of the polish residue out of any crevices in the design.</p><p><br /></p><p>Buff with a soft clean cloth and make sure the item is completely dry before storing away.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bakersgma, post: 1204018, member: 59"]Start with warm soapy water - Dawn dishwashing liquid is good at softening and removing grease. Soak for a while, then use a soft sponge to move as much grunge off as you can. Allow to dry. Then apply one of the good silver creams or liquid silver polishes - Wright's silver cream comes with it's own sponge applicator. Apply gently, one small section at a time and moving the sponge in 1 direction only - do not scrub or move the sponge in a circular pattern. Rinse sponge as soon as it starts to get "black." Rinse the item well before you move on to a new section and wash well when the whole item is done. Be sure to get all of the polish residue out of any crevices in the design. Buff with a soft clean cloth and make sure the item is completely dry before storing away.[/QUOTE]
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