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<p>[QUOTE="Xristina, post: 1973087, member: 9212"]I’ve used this formula with good results (found it here </p><p><a href="https://chatsworthlady.com/2018/06/03/snakes-on-a-chain-mystery-jewelry-maker/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://chatsworthlady.com/2018/06/03/snakes-on-a-chain-mystery-jewelry-maker/" rel="nofollow">https://chatsworthlady.com/2018/06/03/snakes-on-a-chain-mystery-jewelry-maker/</a>)</p><p><br /></p><p>1 pint warm water</p><p>1 cup white vinegar</p><p>1 tablespoon of sea salt (Kosher salt may work also)</p><p>1 teaspoon liquid detergent (dishwashing or laundry)</p><p><br /></p><p>Mix thoroughly and soak item for at least 15 minutes, then brush off gunk with a throwaway/cheap toothbrush. Use a second soak/brushing if needed. Rinse thoroughly and dry with paper towels. Polish with a gentle non-abrasive silver cleaner such as Blitz Silver Shine, (see link below). Dip/rinse in water with a drop of detergent added. Rinse with clean water. Dry with a clean cloth and leave item to completely air dry (in a warm place/sunshine is ideal) for at least 24 hours.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Xristina, post: 1973087, member: 9212"]I’ve used this formula with good results (found it here [URL]https://chatsworthlady.com/2018/06/03/snakes-on-a-chain-mystery-jewelry-maker/[/URL]) 1 pint warm water 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon of sea salt (Kosher salt may work also) 1 teaspoon liquid detergent (dishwashing or laundry) Mix thoroughly and soak item for at least 15 minutes, then brush off gunk with a throwaway/cheap toothbrush. Use a second soak/brushing if needed. Rinse thoroughly and dry with paper towels. Polish with a gentle non-abrasive silver cleaner such as Blitz Silver Shine, (see link below). Dip/rinse in water with a drop of detergent added. Rinse with clean water. Dry with a clean cloth and leave item to completely air dry (in a warm place/sunshine is ideal) for at least 24 hours.[/QUOTE]
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