The article discusses how tarnish on silverware, mainly caused by the reaction of metals with sulfur in the air, can affect antique items. It emphasizes the nostalgic value of tarnished items and presents a simple cleaning method using a cornstarch paste. To create this cleaner, mix two parts water with one part cornstarch, apply it to the tarnished silverware, let it harden, then wipe it away for a shine. Environmental factors like humidity can accelerate tarnishing, so proper care is essential for preservation.
To make this one-ingredient silverware cleaner, mix two parts of water with one part of cornstarch in a small bowl. Coat the tarnished silverware in the paste.
Tarnish on silverware is caused by the chemical properties of the metals reacting with sulfur in the air to become silver sulfide, otherwise known as the brown and black stains ruining your heirloom.
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