Wash the silver with warm water and mild dish soap
Dry it completely with a soft cloth
Line a bowl with aluminum foil, shiny side up
Add hot water, baking soda, and a little salt
Place the silver in the solution so it touches the foil
Let it sit for a few minutes until tarnish lifts
Remove the silver and rinse it well
Dry and buff it with a soft, clean cloth
Use a silver polishing cloth for light tarnish
Apply silver polish with a soft cloth for stubborn tarnish
Rinse and dry thoroughly after polishing
Avoid abrasive cleaners, steel wool, and rough scrubbing
Store silver in a dry, airtight container or anti-tarnish pouch