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How to Clean the Plating Off of 925 Silver

Cleaning .925 silver plate is like cleaning regular silver. This is sterling silver, an alloy of 92.5 percent silver combined with 7.5 percent of other metals such as copper and nickel. Because silver is expensive, a low-value metal is often plated to make it look like silver.

Things You'll Need

Cotton towel
Cotton swab
Silver dip
Silver polish

Instructions

- 1
  Clean to remove dust and dirt from the surface. Use a clean cotton cloth and water to remove accumulated grime, and a cotton swab for the details.
- 2
  Use a silver dip to remove grime. Once the item is cleaned, use a silver dip to remove tarnish that can make silver plated items appear dull. If the item is small, place it in the dip for several seconds and then rinse completely. For larger items, place the dip on a cloth and gently work it into the surface for several seconds, then rinse and dry fully.
- 3
  Use silver polish to restore the luster. After using the silver dip, use a silver polish to complete the process. Apply with a cotton cloth and gently rub into the surface, followed by a rinse and complete drying.

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