Use toothpaste and an old soft toothbrush to polish tarnished sterling. Dampen the piece of silver and brush the toothpaste on. Rinse with warm water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Produces a beautiful sparkling finish that lasts longer than any commercial silver polish I have used. I learned this trick from a friend whose mother is an antiques dealer.
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