Aluminum foil – Acts as the sacrificial metal that pulls sulfur away
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) – Acts as an electrolyte to speed up the reaction
Boiling water – Accelerates the chemical process
Sugar – ❌ Not necessary (this is a myth and adds nothing)
Important things most articles don’t tell you ⚠️
✅ Works best on real silver or silver-plated items
❌ Does not work well on stainless steel (it doesn’t tarnish the same way)
❌ Can damage:
Antique silver
Items with intentional oxidation
Silver with glued parts or stones
❌ Repeated use can thin silver plating over time
For valuable or antique pieces, traditional hand polishing is safer.
Why the result looks “magical”
Unlike scrubbing, this method:
Removes tarnish without abrasion
Preserves surface detail
Works evenly in hard-to-reach areas
That’s why the shine seems to “come back instantly.”
Bottom line
🧪 This is chemistry, not luxury
🥄 It’s a smart, low-cost way to clean tarnished silver
📰 The “wealthy people” angle is just marketing hype
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