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Don't Trust All Silver Polishing Videos!

 

For many years I have viewed numerous online videos demonstrating harmful silver polishing techniques. Do not trust everything you see online regarding silver care, like these instructions.

Some of these videos, produced by well-intentioned but ill-informed individuals, show the use of horribly abrasive products such as Nevr-Dull, toothpaste, or baking soda. Some advocate the use of the toxic product Tarn-X which, although not abrasive, will remove factory-applied patinas, and will actually promote the formation of tarnish. The aluminum foil technique (in which the user is encouraged to soak silver in water containing baking soda and a piece of aluminum foil) will also allow tarnish to form more quickly. Also, many videos say that it's okay to put silver in your dishwasher – that's not true!

Tarn-X not only removes silver, patina, and is toxic, but will also allow tarnish to form more quickly. Silver polish applied with a brush? Really? Do you want to put deep scratches in your silver, remove all natural and factory-applied patina, and remove your silver plating in 30 seconds?

I have been testing products and researching the subject of silver care since 1984. With proper care, your silver will remain beautiful for generations! My widely respected Silver Care Guide gives you the most common sense and gentle approach to cleaning and storing your silver. Really!

Check-out the videos on what NOT to do...

Video #1: Silvo is listed as Severely Abrasive on my Silver Polish Abrasion Ratings page. Using a toothbrush compounds the damage being inflicted, just listen!

Video #2: Hagerty Silver Polish is considered Very Abrasive. Nevr-Dull and Wenol are both listed under my Severely Abrasive category. Using a brush along with silver polish will deeply scratch your silver. Remember, silver is a very soft metal!

Video #3: Let's not forget how destructive chemical dips can be! Go here to see the damage that results.


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