Vox Humana wrote:
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> "Gary Grathen" > wrote in message
> k.net...
> > Thanks! I'll try to salvage the "stinky" silverware by polishing them
> > first.
> >
> One way to remove the tarnish is to put some aluminum foil into a
> non-reactive container (plastic, glass, ceramic) and sprinkel it with a
> generous amount of baking soda. Lay the item on the foil and cover with
> boiling water. Let them sit in the water for a couple of hours.

It'd be quicker to just wipe it down with silver polish, then rinse
thoroughly!