9/15/12
While lemon-lime sodas like 7UP and Sprite may not be a healthy choice for refreshment, they can be a natural choice to polish silver jewelry. Simply place your silver-plated or sterling silver pieces in a cup, and pour the lemon-lime soda on top. Let the jewelry soak for about an hour, then rinse with water and dry thoroughly. The citric acid in soda, along with the bubbling carbonation, help to remove tarnish, crud, dirt and oil buildup to reveal shiny, new-looking baubles.