Thanks everyone. For most things it looks like I can use simple household cleaners that I have on hand. However I have a diamond cut gold & silver necklace and several intricate silver mesh necklaces and a silver cloth only takes care of the top surface. When I finish wiping the surface I can see tarnish in the crevices. I will try the dawn dishwashing soap or Jannie's solution. I was rather hoping for a little less elbow grease since I have a fair number of pieces to do but perhaps this is the safest. I will let you know how it works.

The fellow that sold me my new shower door told me to run from this type of cleaner - it eats away at the finish on your fixtures. He was a big advocate of soap/water to use on fixtures...said most of the stuff on the market today will eat away at the finish and when I asked about this scrubbing thing he said no way. He told me he used something - I forget the name but a common household cleaner on the tracking of his shower and it ate the chrome finish away. When he called the company to complain they actually replaced the track for him and he suggested they put on the bottom use only on tile, etc. and the rep told him if they did that no one would buy the product!

If there is no enamel on it, put it in Tarnex. If there is anything else on it that you don't want to hurt, use a Q-Tip to apply. Tarnex is found in most grocery stores.

Lots of good ideas. I investigated electrical code and the local code does not specifically prevent outlets in cabinets or drawers. Therefore, they are permitted. That opens up many possibilities. I do not like a flexible wire to a drawer. Under the sink is good for others, not for our particular family, but a really good inspiration. Now it seems a recessed medicine chest or niche would suit. Currently there is a mirror mounted flat to the wall. I could build a medicine chest with the mirror. Even better, a smaller recess on the wall next to the vanity with a door or mirror. ANY surface or cabinet will accumulate the maximum amount of sthuff. A small cabinet will attract less. Next project after tiling the bath surround is building a new vanity carcass with drawers, no doors. Everyone gets a drawer for their things. Aside: we have our first aid box and family medicines in a kitchen cabinet, not in the bathroom medicine cabinet. It allows a larger group of supplies and you don't have to interrupt the person in the bathroom for critical needs.