Borax and Soda Crystals

[smurfchops]

Is there any difference? I have been told to use Borax to clean silver, together with hot water and silver paper in a bowl. Can I use Soda Crystals instead ?

[philandlil]

if you look on the website below there is some info about the uses for soda crystals.
http://www.dripak.co.uk/sodacrystals.htm

[smurfchops]

Thanks Phil and Lil you you answered my question! Yes it does do the same thing.

[YvonneM]

I use soda crystals and an aluminium sauce pan lid

[Solarjunkie]

Even better than a saucepan lid http://www.qwicksilver.co.uk

Absolutely magic - makes a great present too as easy to post. (No, I have no connection with the company, just think the plate is great!)