How to Clean Tarnish From Chrome

Tarnished on chrome causes it to lose its shine and look dirty. In order to remedy this problem, you can utilize a product you should already have in your kitchen drawers --- aluminum foil. This product will not scratch the chrome when it's rubbed onto it. Instead, a chemical reaction will form between the two metals when they're rubbed together that creates a polishing compound capable of removing the tarnish.

Aluminum foil
Cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Clean the chrome with soap and water to remove any dirt from its surface.
- 2
  Cut or rip aluminum foil into small squares.
- 3
  Dip a piece of aluminum foil in water.
- 4
  Rub the aluminum foil over the tarnished areas of chrome. As you rub, the aluminum foil will oxidize, creating a metal polish. This polish will appear to be light brown in color.
- 5
  Wipe away the metal polish created by the aluminum foil when the first piece stops being as effective. Use additional pieces of aluminum foil as needed.
- 6
  Continue rubbing the chrome until the tarnish disappears and the chrome is shiny once again.
- 7
  Wipe the surface clean with a cloth when you've finished removing the tarnish.

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