Next, place your tarnished silverware on top of the foil. Ensure the pieces are in contact with the foil for the reaction to occur effectively.
Sprinkle the baking soda evenly over the silverware. Then, carefully pour boiling water into the basin, covering the silverware completely. As you do this, you’ll notice a gentle fizzing sound, which means the reaction is underway.
5. How The Science Works While You Do Nothing
The process that unfolds in your basin is a simple chemical reaction known as ion exchange. The baking soda, aluminum foil, and boiling water create an electrolytic solution.
In this solution, the aluminum attracts the sulfur atoms away from the silver sulfide, effectively reversing the tarnish. As a result, the silver is left behind in its untarnished state, restoring its shine without any manual effort.
6. How Long To Leave It And When You’ll See Results
