Vinegar Solution

• 1). Mix 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of vinegar in a spray bottle.
  
  
• 2). Spray the polished nickel object with the solution. Allow the solution to sit on the object for 30 seconds.
  
  
• 3). Dampen a clean, soft cloth with water. Wipe the tarnish and solution off the object with the cloth.
  
  
• 4). Repeat the process to remove any stubborn tarnish.
  
  
• 5). Dry the nickel object with a soft cloth.
  
  

Ammonia Solution

• 1). Make a solution of warm, distilled water and dish soap.
  
  
• 2). Dip a soft toothbrush into the solution, and scrub away tarnish from the polished nickel.
  
  
• 3). Pour three parts ammonia to one part distilled water into a bowl or cup.
  
  
• 4). Dip the soft toothbrush into the ammonia solution, and use it to scrub away any stubborn tarnish.