subject: How To Clean Silver Jewellery The Easy Way [print this page] How To Clean Silver Jewellery The Easy Way
Do you have any pieces of silver jewellery that look old and tarnished? Instead of running out to the store to purchase expensive silver polish, there are household ingredients that work just as well. Most silver jewellery items can be cleaned and polished using ingredients like baking soda, toothpaste and even carbonated soft drinks.So here you will find some tips about cleaning your silver jewellery without spending a dime and be sure that it will neither damage your precious dishes or jewellery nor be harmful for your health. Why do not you take some notes and try one of those tips right away!
Keep Silver Looking Clean With Baking Soda
Baking soda is a simple, non-toxic cleaning solution for jewellery items that look dingy and dull. Making a paste of baking soda and water is a quick solution for many items. Apply the baking soda paste to a clean cloth or small sponge. Rub the paste into the silver. Rinse with hot water and buff dry with a soft, clean cloth. Badly tarnished pieces may need to have the paste applied and left on for an hour or so before rinsing and drying.
Clean Jewellery Pieces With Toothpaste
Toothpaste works really well for those small polishing jobs. Just apply a small amount of toothpaste to your fingertips and rub it into the silver. Rinse, wipe and buff off with a clean, soft cloth.
Soak Silver Pieces In Soda Or Vinegar
Some people get excellent results by soaking their soiled silver rings in carbonated, clear soda like 7-UP, for instance. Others swear by an overnight soaking in vinegar to dissolve away embedded dirt.
Using these tips also means using special care with expensive, fine silver jewellery. Watches and jewellery with gemstones need special treatment. Expensive pieces may become scratched by the abrasive qualities of baking soda and toothpaste. Test a small area first. If any scratches appear, it is best to consult with an experienced, qualified silver jeweller on the safest way to clean fine silver pieces or to purchase a special formula product that won't damage them while cleaning.
