How To Clean Silver Lamp Base

If the rust persists add a small amount of baking soda to the rag and use this to scrub.

How to clean silver lamp base. To clean silver start by applying some silver polish to a cotton ball or q tip. The proportions are not crucial but about 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of baking soda to 3 dl water should do the trick. Then rub the silver with the polish using a straight back and forth motion. Saturate a cleaning rag with vinegar and wipe down the metal. If done consistently at least once every six months this helps prevent a build up of dirt grime and indoor.

Once you ve gone over all of the silver rinse it off with water and then dry it with a soft clean cloth. Mix baking soda and salt with hot water and cover everything with it. Wipe down the metal parts of the lamp with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.