Some suggestions for how to gear up for a magical eight days
Get the Menorah ReadyPolishing the silver is exciting in my family; it’s not a job we give to cleaning help! There are a few ways to get that silver gleaming:
This is what I find to be the easiest method. Line your sink with aluminum foil (including the edges). Then pour boiling water into the sink. Use enough water so that your pieces will be fully submerged. Add 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup salt to the water. Mix everything until bubbles start to form. Place your Menorah in the sink. Let it soak for one-half hour. Remove it and dry with a soft cloth. If you’d like, you can add vinegar for a more intense polish.
To remove water stains: Lemon juice can help remove water stains on silver. Dip a cloth into lemon juice and polish away.
Cleaning silver with toothpaste can also produce sparkling results. Dissolve toothpaste with a little water, polish the silver with a soft cloth, and rinse.
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