The old-school tub, which rings in at $8, is the only thing my mother will use to clean her silver, and she still makes sure to stock up before it inevitably sells out in our small-town grocery ...

Martha has been using Wright's Silver Cream for years as her go-to silver polish. Along with the silver cream, you'll need cloths, gloves, a soft moistened sponge or soft cloth, water, and dish soap.