How To Clean Silver On Horse Tack
Always apply polish to a cloth or foam first then to your saddle silver to avoid getting polish in the leather carving that leather will never shine like a concho do keep silver clean between shows.
How to clean silver on horse tack. Don t rush the job. Do not use silver polish aerosol sprays or polishing cloths of any kind as it will result in damage to your trim. Only use a soft cloth with mild soap and water. Plated or solid bronze. When you wash tack let it dry thoroughly before soaping.
Horses don t like the taste of baking soda. Be sure to wash your nickle bits after scrubbing using mild soap and rinse well and dry thoroughly. Place the silver piece into the ketchup making sure it is totally submerged. First pour ketchup into a dish. Remove silver piece from the bowl rinse with warm water and buff dry with a rag.
Collect your tack and cleaning supplies put a towel over your lap and settle down in front of the tv while you polish. Use a metal polish such as brasso to polish any buckles and rings.