Wash with warm water and mild dish soap; gently rub with a soft cloth or soft-bristled toothbrush
Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a clean, lint-free cloth
For tarnish: line a bowl with aluminum foil, add hot water, add baking soda (1–2 tbsp per cup), place silver in contact with foil for 1–5 minutes
Remove silver, rinse well, and dry immediately
For stubborn tarnish: repeat briefly, avoiding prolonged soaking
For polishing: use a commercial silver polish cloth or silver polish and follow the label directions
For intricate items: use cotton swabs lightly dampened with soapy water, then rinse and dry
For crevices: use a soft toothbrush with soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly
Avoid abrasive cleaners, steel wool, and harsh scouring pads
Avoid bleach, chlorine cleaners, and ammonia-based cleaners unless the product is explicitly approved for silver
Avoid prolonged soaking in water or cleaning solutions
Store dry silver in anti-tarnish bags or cloth, or wrap in anti-tarnish paper
Keep silver separated from other metals to reduce scratching and tarnish transfer
Handle with clean, dry hands or cotton gloves to reduce fingerprints and oils