Soda Crystals, a triumph!

Oops here is a pic.

That is genius MaizieD. I have just done what you said and my much loved Thomas Sabo silver charm bracelet has come up like new.
I was looking to get it cleaned and thinking it may be costly.
Thank you! ?

I use soda crystals to get rid of moss on my tarmac drive. The run off is not harmful to the soil and it’s easy to apply. I scrape any large bits off moss off first then sprinkle the soda crystals on, if rain is forecast in the next few days I just leave it but if it likely to remain dry, I lightly wet the soda. After a few days, the moss turns brown and I use a wire brush to remove the loose debris.

I can’t use a jet washer as the tarmac is breaking up and I don’t want to make it worse - am saving for a new drive!

MaizieD I have some silverware from my father that needs a polish, I shall try the crystals instead of buying the polish!

FlexibleFriend ? I had to read that a couple of times to get the joke! (Dyslexic, got there in the end!) I didn't even think of buying it on Amazon. Although now I made such a fuss about reinstating it, I will have to purchase from there or incur the wroth of the manager. I used it to soak my oven mitt and the transformation was spectacular

They can be used for cleaning silver, too.

Line a dish with aluminium foil, tablespoonful of soda, fill with boiling water (lots of impressive fizzing at this stage), drop in your silver items (make sure they're in contact with the foil). Hey presto, tarnish gone. Fish them out with tongs, rinse and dry.

I use this for cleaning silver jewellery.

I use them a lot and buy them in packs of 6 from Amazon. I use them in the washing machine in every wash so reducing the amount of washing liquid used and preventing the build up of limescale. I also soak stained clothing in them, must learn where my mouth is. I use them to clean the glass oven door.

Whoops, posted too early. I wanted to know, what does everyone else use their soda crystals for, and what other old fashioned tricks could you recommend?