Silver tea service sets are one of the most elegant home decor pieces. Some people display them on tables or in glass cabinets. Others use them to serve tea to houseguests and family. You'll want to know how to remove tarnish so you can keep them looking bright and clean.
Exposure to the air naturally causes a build-up of tarnish to accumulate on silver. This can make your tea set look dull and drab.
If this has happened to you and you're wondering how to remove tarnish from silver tea service sets, you've come to the right place.
Many sterling silver tea sets are family heirlooms that are passed down from generation to generation. These pieces contain family stories and history, so it's no wonder they are such a treasured item.
That's why it's so important to keep your tea set clean and well-maintained. You should take time every now and then to clean, polish, and preserve the beauty of these stunning pieces.
Read on for our complete guide to removing tarnish from silver tea sets. We'll teach you the proper methods for cleaning these delicate items, and why you should be using Sparkle Bright Products to safely get the job done.
How to Remove Tarnish From Silver Tea Service Sets
Here are our tips for removing tarnish from your silver tea set. The steps are as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Wipe
2. Brush if needed
3. Rinse
4. Dry
Start by assembling all the materials that you will need. This includes your silver tea set, a clean cotton cloth, a soft toothbrush, a q-tip, two towels, and our all-natural Tarnish Remover and Polishing Cream.
The best place for cleaning silver tea sets is in your kitchen next to the sink. Set the towels down beside each other or on either side of your sink. One will serve as your polishing area and the other will be your drying area.
Assemble all pieces of your tea set. Don't forget any accessories that are included in the set such as stirring spoons and serving trays.
How to Clean Silver
Begin the cleaning process by applying a small dab of our Polishing Cream to the metal with your cotton cloth. Rub it into the silver using a circular motion until the tarnish is gone.
You will notice black tarnish and dirt accumulating on your cloth. Change to a clean portion of cloth once the old one becomes dirty. Continue using a circular rubbing motion to apply the cream to the piece until the entire surface has a polished finish.
Once you are done with the cloth, dip your soft toothbrush into the cream. Use this tool to get into the piece's crevices. Polish these hard-to-reach areas with a soft circular rubbing motion.
If there are areas that the toothbrush can't reach, dip your q-tip in the polish. Use the fine tip to polish any areas that still have tarnish on them.
Rinse the piece with warm water and gently pat dry with your towel. Make sure the piece is completely dry, as water droplets will leave stains if they're not wiped away.
Silver doesn't tarnish immediately, and it takes some time for the tarnish to build up.
Why Our Products?
There are plenty of other cleaners and home remedies that you could use to polish your silver tea sets. However, many of these products and solutions can actually end up damaging your silver over time.
Most cleaners that are sold by jewelers and department stores contain ammonia, acids, alcohol, and other harsh chemicals. These compounds can be extremely harmful to precious metals over time. They can also accelerate the discoloration and tarnishing of your silver.
Our products are formulated without the use of harsh chemicals. Our all-natural Tarnish Remover and Polishing Cream is non-corrosive and eco-conscious, but still strong enough to clean off the toughest dirt, grime, and tarnish.
Because we make our products without the use of alcohol, ammonia, or acid, they are non-abrasive, non-toxic, and child safe.
Many polishes and tarnish removers have a harsh, chemical scent. Ours have a fresh, natural scent that won't overwhelm you while you're cleaning.
Our Tarnish Remover and Polishing Cream won't scratch up your precious metals. It also won't leave a harmful chemical residue like other tarnish removing creams, liquids, and cloths.
Our products are some of the only safe, all-natural cleaning solutions available on the market today.
Make Your Silver Sparkle
Now that you know how to remove tarnish from your silver tea sets, you can keep these precious heirlooms looking their absolute best.
Silver tea service sets are often passed down from generation to generation. They carry with them the memories and history of all of the family members who have owned them.
There's nothing like taking out your silver tea set and telling your guests or family about the history behind the pieces. Or showing young relatives the set in its display and going through the names of all the people who have owned it before.
If you are the first one to own your silver tea set, you have the opportunity to turn it into a precious heirloom. Passing it down to your children or grandchildren is a wonderful way to create a legacy item.
Whatever your silver tea set means to you, and however you use it, it's important to keep all the pieces looking their best. Polishing with our all-natural cleaners is the best way to ensure that your silver tea set lasts through the generations.
To keep your silver sparkling, shop our full line of cleaning products today.