Cleaning without TOXIC CHEMICALS
Healing*Edge Sciences found it important to share our knowledge on how to clean almost anything without the use of harmful chemicals. Harmful chemical cause so many health conditions through the absorption of the skin and the inhaling of the fumes.
Many things at home can be cleaned with items you allready have in your cabinet. Every week we will be adding new ways to clean anything in your home.
Remove Tarnish from Silver
Tired of having to polish the good silverware every time you pull it out? Then, ditch the polish, and try this simple hands-off remedy:
Place a piece of aluminum foil at the bottom of your kitchen sink, and fill the basin with water. Then, sprinkle in two tablespoons of table salt; and drop your silver pieces into the water. Allow your silver to soak for 2-3 minutes; then, remove and rinse. The tarnish will be gone!
Note: Badly tarnished silver may need to be soaked a second time.
Why This Works
When salt, aluminum foil and water are combined they create a chemical reaction known as ion exchange. During this process, the tarnish on the silver is transferred to the foil. In fact, if your silver is tarnished enough, you'll actually see brown tarnish on the aluminum foil. |
