tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post2211367711076236626..comments2023-10-31T10:04:18.134-04:00Comments on That Old House: A Lazy Lady Polishes Her SilverCass @ That Old Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-1288261757794841922013-08-19T21:18:55.273-04:002013-08-19T21:18:55.273-04:00Use the same pan, over and over again.
Mine are bl...Use the same pan, over and over again.<br />Mine are black with tarnish by now!<br />No one would ever mistakenly make lasagna in one of them, that's for sure.<br />CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-67225425588824736932012-12-06T14:31:28.711-05:002012-12-06T14:31:28.711-05:00Oh wow! I just ran across this in an August, 1954...Oh wow! I just ran across this in an August, 1954, Farm Journal...at least very similar. "Line enamel pan with aluminum foil. Add 1 tsp soda to each quart water, bring to boil. Immerse silver so it touches foil."Out of the Mixing Bowlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446103136301314090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-34923846063370760772012-11-12T22:53:20.898-05:002012-11-12T22:53:20.898-05:00I remember hubby's gramma doing something like...I remember hubby's gramma doing something like this. I believe she had a big aluminum disk she put in the bottom of a big rubber dish and then did the baking soda and water. Weird what works, isn't it? xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-22335681100402720622011-05-23T23:30:06.835-04:002011-05-23T23:30:06.835-04:00Great reminder, thanks! I too love silver but disl...Great reminder, thanks! I too love silver but dislike the polishing!!<br />Blessings!!Jan@southernjunkin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16432754473373790349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-45133010501091802872011-05-23T23:26:03.636-04:002011-05-23T23:26:03.636-04:00Cass, you have some beautiful pieces. I've ne...Cass, you have some beautiful pieces. I've never tried this method, but will. Thanks for the suggestion. Can you use the same aluminum pan over and over or do you need a clean one with each new batch?<br />~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-49068065315574647232011-05-23T22:56:36.585-04:002011-05-23T22:56:36.585-04:00I have used this method too. Just FYI, for really...I have used this method too. Just FYI, for really heavy tarnish, it must be done more than once. Also, again, just fyi, most commercial silver polishes you can buy, REMOVE some of the SILVER!! This method only removes the tarnish!Mellodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515414035373189099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-86842424973804055762011-05-23T22:26:23.332-04:002011-05-23T22:26:23.332-04:00I had forgotten about this method. Now if I could...I had forgotten about this method. Now if I could only find a aluminum bucket big enough to do my tea service in I would be a happy camper!...hmmm...maybe lining a sink with aluminum foil? GOLLLEEE! Or...maybe I could send it to you AFTER the wedding, of course, and you could do it for me? just a thought~ xxooDianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-19441711638029222612011-05-23T21:54:58.013-04:002011-05-23T21:54:58.013-04:00A great tip!
Thanks for sharing!
Hugs
CharoA great tip!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br />Hugs<br /><br />CharoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264761377044908551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-14044557613701247822011-05-23T18:23:47.183-04:002011-05-23T18:23:47.183-04:00Oh wow! Thanks for the tip, Cass!...ChristineOh wow! Thanks for the tip, Cass!...Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-66443718643075398832011-05-23T18:15:21.473-04:002011-05-23T18:15:21.473-04:00Baking soda bling!!! Who knew?Baking soda bling!!! Who knew?nancy leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02901675494282376931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-2470196905959855102011-05-23T17:42:03.530-04:002011-05-23T17:42:03.530-04:00Thanks for this wonderful tip, Cass. I hate polis...Thanks for this wonderful tip, Cass. I hate polishing silver, I get tired just thinking about it. Putting my feet up while the work is getting done is my kind of job! <br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-61651570229155929092011-05-23T16:08:44.859-04:002011-05-23T16:08:44.859-04:00Cass,
You had me giggling like a school girl. lol...Cass,<br /><br />You had me giggling like a school girl. lol<br />You are just too cute.<br />I also use the same method to clean silver. <br /><br />DeeDee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️https://www.blogger.com/profile/16812767820832755542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-14621167669801002212011-05-23T15:58:44.988-04:002011-05-23T15:58:44.988-04:00I did this years ago, then forgot it. Thanks for ...I did this years ago, then forgot it. Thanks for the reminder and I love your gorgeous silver. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-18775269931615464962011-05-23T15:47:30.406-04:002011-05-23T15:47:30.406-04:00Neato.... it's all about knowing your chemistr...Neato.... it's all about knowing your chemistry I guess.<br /><br />DiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-66295897390530893792011-05-23T14:52:35.219-04:002011-05-23T14:52:35.219-04:00Thanks for this tip. Is it really such a bad thing...Thanks for this tip. Is it really such a bad thing to clean out the dark areas in a design? Maybe I should experiment. As well as a ton of family silver, I have a $10 box full from an auction that is lovely stuff! Nancy HNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-62013878340101926292011-05-23T14:46:25.237-04:002011-05-23T14:46:25.237-04:00Cass, I do that, too when I want to polish a lot o...Cass, I do that, too when I want to polish a lot of silver in a hurry -- but I never thought of those disposable alumnium pans!!! How clever -- BUT . . . I find this method causes the silver to tarnish faster -- but it's so easy -- basically, you just dry it that it really doesn't matter does it?Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-21281670009680415052011-05-23T14:44:30.155-04:002011-05-23T14:44:30.155-04:00I have been avoiding silver for what feels like a ...I have been avoiding silver for what feels like a century for the very reason that it needs polishing. Thanks for sharing this amazing method for polishing, even I can manage this. I think it may be time to hit some estate sales or thrift stores and look for some silver treasures.The Lovely in Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03197425992830421934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-82206544765910172632011-05-23T14:33:08.157-04:002011-05-23T14:33:08.157-04:00Wow! That definitely cleans it well. I'll ha...Wow! That definitely cleans it well. I'll have to remember this.Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-58715436223461413222011-05-23T14:32:06.393-04:002011-05-23T14:32:06.393-04:00I'd never thought of using a disposable pan - ...I'd never thought of using a disposable pan - thank you! I've employed this method but then had to scrub out the sink afterwards, which put me off. I'll definitely try this.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-87715588969615724392011-05-23T14:27:29.808-04:002011-05-23T14:27:29.808-04:00I have heard of this method but never thought of u...I have heard of this method but never thought of using a foil pan. So much easier than lining a dish with aluminum foil. Your silver looks beautiful! PamelaPamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-45091781538818616342011-05-23T14:21:17.334-04:002011-05-23T14:21:17.334-04:00I must of been under a rock...I never saw this bef...I must of been under a rock...I never saw this before...duh! I have tons of silver, looks like u you can use this method on the stainless knife blades too! THANKS!!Ann@A Sentimental Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521312649204476924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-10443528171406676632011-05-23T14:07:18.882-04:002011-05-23T14:07:18.882-04:00Hi Cass! Now you tell me as I've rubbed off my...Hi Cass! Now you tell me as I've rubbed off my tiny fingers! I'm going to do this the next time I need to clean my silver.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-58943534181309518382011-05-23T13:24:12.256-04:002011-05-23T13:24:12.256-04:00Looks like it works. Richard at My Old Historic Ho...Looks like it works. Richard at My Old Historic HouseRichard Cottrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-9105431414851057672011-05-23T13:14:09.020-04:002011-05-23T13:14:09.020-04:00You know, I keep over the years reading about this...You know, I keep over the years reading about this ... today is the day! I am going to try it. Your silver is GORGEOUS!!!<br /><br />Have a lovely week ~<br />TTFN ~<br />MarydonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697196986038110683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072219918314541508.post-43391285205914800852011-05-23T13:12:36.903-04:002011-05-23T13:12:36.903-04:00Sisters separated at birth, we are! I use this me...Sisters separated at birth, we are! I use this method, and I love it. Better living through chemistry, as they say.<br /><br />I also have the same cream colored crock with the blue and pink stripe.<br /><br />ConnieConnie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.com