This section is from the book "Hand-Book Of Household Science", by Juniata L. Shepperd. Also available from Amazon: Handbook of household science.
Whiting is the foundation of most silver polishes. It is often wiser to buy or use simply whiting, which is cheaper and sometimes less injurious to the silver than the more expensive polishes. Never use ammonia in polishing silver, as it is apt to injure the silver. Rub with a little whiting on a damp cloth, then polish with a dry cloth, wash and wipe dry.
Do the extra baking, and clean the kitchen floor.
 
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