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To clean silver without a lot of elbow-grease, line a heatproof glass container with aluminum foil, shiny side up, add one heaping tablespoon of baking soda, and pour in enough boiling water to cover the item(s). The tarnish will collect on the foil. Remove the piece, rinse it thoroughly, and polish it with a soft cloth.