I tried cleaning SILVER With TOOTHPASTE, and here's what I learnt
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[{'start': '0.000', 'end': '4.640', 'text': 'Hey everyone, welcome back to Jewelry'}, {'start': '2.000', 'end': '7.040', 'text': 'Block. So, I tried cleaning my silver'}, {'start': '4.640', 'end': '9.599', 'text': 'using plain old toothpaste. Yep, just'}, {'start': '7.040', 'end': '12.240', 'text': 'regular toothpaste from the bathroom.'}, {'start': '9.599', 'end': '14.679', 'text': "And here's what I learned. It got my"}, {'start': '12.240', 'end': '17.199', 'text': 'silver cleaned and looking as good as'}, {'start': '14.679', 'end': '20.000', 'text': 'new. But there are a few things I wish I'}, {'start': '17.199', 'end': '22.720', 'text': "knew before I started. First, let's talk"}, {'start': '20.000', 'end': '24.480', 'text': 'about what you need. A non- gel'}, {'start': '22.720', 'end': '26.160', 'text': 'non-whitening toothpaste because'}, {'start': '24.480', 'end': '29.760', 'text': 'whitening toothpaste can leave'}, {'start': '26.160', 'end': '31.760', 'text': 'scratches. a soft bristled toothbrush,'}, {'start': '29.760', 'end': '35.160', 'text': 'lukewarm water in a bowl that is made of'}, {'start': '31.760', 'end': '38.120', 'text': 'ceramic or glass, a microfiber towel for'}, {'start': '35.160', 'end': '40.480', 'text': 'drying, and cotton swabs for any tricky'}, {'start': '38.120', 'end': '41.399', 'text': 'spots. And this is what I learned while'}, {'start': '40.480', 'end': '43.440', 'text': 'doing'}, {'start': '41.399', 'end': '45.920', 'text': "this. Like I said, make sure you're"}, {'start': '43.440', 'end': '48.160', 'text': 'using plain toothpaste. Also, always'}, {'start': '45.920', 'end': '50.719', 'text': 'test on a small hidden spot first, just'}, {'start': '48.160', 'end': '52.640', 'text': "in case. And if you're working with"}, {'start': '50.719', 'end': '54.559', 'text': "antique or irreplaceable pieces, it's"}, {'start': '52.640', 'end': '57.719', 'text': 'better to go to a professional. For'}, {'start': '54.559', 'end': '60.079', 'text': "everything else, here's how I did"}, {'start': '57.719', 'end': '62.320', 'text': 'it. This bracelet looked really'}, {'start': '60.079', 'end': '64.760', 'text': 'tarnished, so I started by rinsing it'}, {'start': '62.320', 'end': '67.360', 'text': 'with lukewarm water to remove loose'}, {'start': '64.760', 'end': '70.159', 'text': 'dirt. Then, I added a small dab of'}, {'start': '67.360', 'end': '72.320', 'text': 'toothpaste directly onto the toothbrush.'}, {'start': '70.159', 'end': '74.479', 'text': 'I gently scrubbed in circular motions,'}, {'start': '72.320', 'end': '76.479', 'text': 'being careful not to press too hard.'}, {'start': '74.479', 'end': '78.360', 'text': "Toothpaste can clean well, but it's"}, {'start': '76.479', 'end': '81.360', 'text': 'mildly abrasive, so you want to be'}, {'start': '78.360', 'end': '83.640', 'text': 'gentle. For the tiny details, I used a'}, {'start': '81.360', 'end': '86.159', 'text': 'cotton swab to work the paste into the'}, {'start': '83.640', 'end': '88.080', 'text': 'crevices. If the tarnish is heavy, you'}, {'start': '86.159', 'end': '90.439', 'text': 'can let the paste sit for 5 to 7'}, {'start': '88.080', 'end': '92.880', 'text': "minutes, but don't leave it too"}, {'start': '90.439', 'end': '94.880', 'text': 'long. Then, I rinsed it all off with'}, {'start': '92.880', 'end': '96.479', 'text': 'lukewarm water thoroughly to avoid'}, {'start': '94.880', 'end': '98.720', 'text': 'residue.'}, {'start': '96.479', 'end': '101.680', 'text': 'Finally, I dried the piece using a soft'}, {'start': '98.720', 'end': '103.880', 'text': 'cloth and gave it a gentle polish. And'}, {'start': '101.680', 'end': '107.360', 'text': 'honestly, I was surprised at how well it'}, {'start': '103.880', 'end': '110.560', 'text': "worked. Look at that. It's shiny again."}, {'start': '107.360', 'end': '113.360', 'text': "So, here's what I learned. It's fast. It"}, {'start': '110.560', 'end': '115.360', 'text': 'works well on mild to moderate tarnish,'}, {'start': '113.360', 'end': '118.079', 'text': "but it's not ideal for antiques or"}, {'start': '115.360', 'end': '120.719', 'text': 'delicate silver, and using the wrong'}, {'start': '118.079', 'end': '122.320', 'text': 'toothpaste can leave scratches. If'}, {'start': '120.719', 'end': '125.520', 'text': "you've never tried this before, give it"}, {'start': '122.320', 'end': '127.840', 'text': 'a shot. Just do a patch test first. And'}, {'start': '125.520', 'end': '129.879', 'text': 'if your silver is still super tarnished,'}, {'start': '127.840', 'end': '132.640', 'text': "don't hesitate to repeat the"}, {'start': '129.879', 'end': '134.640', 'text': "process. Hope this helped. If you've"}, {'start': '132.640', 'end': '137.040', 'text': 'tried this method or have your own DIY'}, {'start': '134.640', 'end': '139.200', 'text': 'hack, let me know in the comments.'}, {'start': '137.040', 'end': '142.160', 'text': "Thanks for watching and I'll see you in"}, {'start': '139.200', 'end': '142.160', 'text': 'the next video.'}]