Cleaning the Silver

I've always wanted to try this method to clean silverware: dipping silverware in baking soda and hot water while it's touching foil. It works pretty well with repeated dips or prolonged soaking. Still needs a stiff rubbing to remove all the tarnish. Based on an Internet search, I think it would work even better if:
*a little salt in the water
*use a disposable aluminum pan (deeper) and already has the aluminum content.