Use Baking Soda to clean your silver

First, hand wash items in warm soapy water. Place in an aluminum foil–lined pot. In a separate pot, mix 1 quart of boiling water with ¼ cup baking soda and a couple teaspoons salt. Pour the mix over the silver, then cover with a well-fitting lid. Let sit for up to five minutes as the solution works .Remove silver from pot, rinse with clean water, and dry with a clean, soft cloth.