Look for silver polish that is cost effective and won’t require a lot to treat your silver items. Liquids and creams often come in smaller containers—you only need a small amount to be effective. Dips are usually larger containers because you will need to pour out the solution into another dish to submerge your items. Silver jewelry cleaners are often the smallest because they have trays built in that can hold delicate pieces, like dainty chains and stud earrings. Joseph Goddard developed the first proprietary silver polish in the world 140 years ago. The original Goddard’s Silver Polish formula has been perfected over time by combining its traditional excellence with today’s advanced technology. Goddard’s continues to be trusted by museums, fine hotels and prominent estates around the world for the care of fine silver. Use Goddard’s Silver Polish to bring out the natural beauty of any silver. To use Wright’s silver polish, put a small amount on a sponge or cloth. Rub it onto your silver items, taking special care to get it into small crevices and designs. You may need to work it in more to get rid of tarnish or older build-up. Rinse the excess off and buff with a clean cloth. You'll need two cloths, one for application and one to buff your silver to a high shine. A dealer in Portabello Road told me not to ever use anything else. Hadn’t seen it for years and eventually could only buy online. The best silver polish by far.

It's important to note that you should not put any polishing cloth in the laundry. They have a polishing solution in the fibers and washing them will remove that benefit. If the cloth does get dirty, you will need to replace it. You should also replace the cloth periodically because frequent use will use up the embedded polishing agents. Each cloth can be used for months or even years, depending on how often you polish your pieces and how many you have.

Liquid silver polishes are common because you can work them into large or small areas, as well as intricate designs. They can be applied with a soft cloth or brush, then rinsed away. Creams and foams are very similar but usually take more elbow grease to work into the silver. While dips can create additional mess and aren’t always as effective on tarnish, they are the easiest to use—all you have to do is submerge your pieces in the solution. For our Best Budget, we’re loving Goddard’s Silver Cleaner Dip, which is super cost effective and great for items in bulk.

Wright’s cream is a trusted brand that works great to clean and shine a variety of metals, including silver, chrome, and pewter. It can even work for porcelain. But the real benefit and the reason it’s at the top of our list is how well it removes tarnish. It won’t scratch no matter how hard you scrub, as long as you use a soft cloth. We recommend using a rag or other cloth that you’ll only use for this purpose to avoid it becoming contaminated with other cleaning agents that are not safe for silver. This polish comes with a sponge that can be used to rub the cream into your items. wonderful, I have beern using this product for years and find it the best for cleaning jugs, plates and bowlsSilver tarnishes over time as it oxidizes when exposed to sulfur compounds in the air, causing otherwise brilliant silver to appear dim and dirty," says Fahey. "Fortunately, this is only skin deep as silver polish reverses the surface layer of oxidation, revealing the shine underneath." And, of course, you should wear gloves and ventilate your space when using this cleaner. When tarnish comes off, hydrogen sulfide is created, which can be pretty smelly. It’ll stink just like rotten eggs. Because the fumes are so strong, it’s advisable to work in smaller areas and allow yourself to get fresh air between applications. It’s also important to rinse each item thoroughly after you use Tarn-X. While this stuff is a miracle worker, you need to know that you can’t use this solution on gold or diamonds. Just read the instructions thoroughly before using. First off, Tarn-X Tarnish Remover is some heavy-duty tarnish remover so only use it if your piece is so tarnished that any other cleaners won’t get the job done. If you do have some really stubborn buildup, Tarn-X tarnish remover may be the solution. To use it, apply it with a cotton ball to your silver pieces and work it into the silver. The tarnish should come off onto the cotton ball. Then, rinse the piece following the application. Never soak the piece in Tarn-X, or let it sit on the surface for more than 2 minutes.

Whether you're dealing with jewelry or flatware, polishing silver is essential to maintain the look and lifespan of this delicate metal. While there are DIY cleaning solutions that use ingredients and supplies you can find at home, nothing beats the convenience and effectiveness of silver polishes.

Who it isn't for: People who need a heavy-duty silver polish that doesn't require a lot of scrubbing. Goddard's Silver Polish Foam is our top choice for its versatility, deep-cleaning power, and ability to protect your silver. It's effective at cleaning everything from jewelry to silverware to cookware to coins—and it's also Fahey's go-to silver polish. Although the formula was developed over 140 years ago, it has been perfected to clean and restore silver while protecting it from degradation caused by environmental effects. The long-lasting silver polish foam can remove tarnish without any hard buffing or scrubbing, leaving your silver products sparkling in no time. It even comes with a detailed sponge applicator.