10 Simple Home Ways for Cleaning Silver Jewelry
Silver tarnishes, why?
Silver tarnishes as a result of a chemical interaction between the metal and airborne contaminants including sulfur, hydrogen sulfide, and others. The silver becomes dull and tarnished as a result of this reaction, which also forms a coating of silver sulfide on its surface.
How can I keep my silver from tarnish?
Silver should be kept out of direct sunlight in a cool, dry location to prevent tarnish. Slowing the tarnishing process can also be achieved by storing silver in airtight containers or bags. Silver should not be kept in damp areas as this might hasten the tarnishing process. Additionally, it’s a good idea to regularly clean your silver to get rid of tarnish and prevent it from building up.
Here are ten home ways to clean silver
1. Aluminum foil and baking soda
Fill a big basin with boiling water and lay a piece of aluminum foil within. When adding baking soda to water, mix it until it dissolves. After a little while of sitting in the dish with the silver, rinse and dry it.
2. Toothpaste
Apply a tiny amount of toothpaste with a soft cloth to the silver, rub it in, then rinse and pat it dry.
3. White vinegar and baking soda
To clean silver, make a paste by combining equal parts white vinegar and baking soda. Rub the mixture over the silver and let it sit for a few minutes. Dry after rinsing with water.
4. Ketchup
Rub the silver with ketchup that has been applied on a soft cloth, then rinse and dry it.
5. Salt and lemon
Halve a lemon, then sprinkle salt over the sliced surface. Silver should be salted, then rinsed and dried.
6. Cornstarch
Prepare a paste by combining a tiny amount of cornstarch with water. Apply the mixture on the silver and let it set for a few minutes. Dry after rinsing with water.
7. Club soda
The silver should be given a brief soak in club soda before being rinsed and dried.
8. Dish soap and boiling water
Pour some dish soap into a big basin of hot water. After a little while of sitting in the dish with the silver, rinse and dry it.
9. Water and baking soda
Combine the two ingredients to make a paste. Apply the mixture on the silver and let it set for a few minutes. Dry after rinsing with water.
10. Salt and aluminum foil
Lay a sheet of salt on top of the aluminum foil in the bottom of a big bowl. The dish should be filled with boiling water before the silver is added, and it should sit there for a few minutes. Dry after rinsing with water.
Silver jewelry with inserts made of materials that are not water-resistant must be cleaned carefully. Avoid washing them with water or use a specialist silver cleaning cloth to gently wipe them down. Alternately, think about utilizing a different cleaning technique to prevent damage.
