To put the shine back into silverware with ease, simply line a bowl with foil, add two cups of Soda Crystals, and fill the bowl half full with hot water until the crystals are dissolved. Then submerge the silverware in the Soda Crystal solution and allow it to soak for 10 minutes. The chemical reaction between the Soda Crystals and the aluminium foil generates hydrogen to remove the silver oxide (the tarnish). Next gently rub the silver with a cloth, removing any dirt. Remove the silver from the water, and use a clean cloth to buff dry.
N.B. It is not recommended that Soda Crystals are used on aluminium or plated silver and rubber gloves should be used during prolonged exposure.
Soak delicate jewellery in a regular solution. Or, use a paste of Dri-Pak Laundry Starch and water. Apply with a damp cloth, let dry, and then remove with cheesecloth. Soft stones such as Opals should not be cleaned using Soda Crystals.
