How to clean silver from black
Vinegar
Cream vinegar warmed up to 40-50 ° C will help to cope with darkening. Dip the decorations for 15 minutes, and then rinse them and dry them with a soft cloth.
Toothpaste
Remove the plaque from the silver chain or ring toothpaste, brush and your perseverance. A few minutes of thorough polishing will make the metal shine.
By ammonia and hydrogen peroxide
In a liter of water, dissolve two tablespoons of ammonia and the same amount of peroxide. Dip the dressing solution for 15 minutes. Silver will react with ammonia, and the dirt will disappear without a trace.
Citric acid and copper wire
In an enamel saucepan pour a half-liter of water, add 100 grams of citric acid, and then put everything in a water bath. On the copper wire, put on rings and earrings, wrap chains around it (contact between copper and silver is important). Boil the liquid for 15-20 minutes, periodically checking the purity of the jewelry.
Soda
Add water to the baking soda until a thick slurry is obtained. Rub the resulting mixture of silver products with a toothbrush or sponge. Then rinse the decorations with warm water to avoid divorce.
Vinegar, salt, soda and foil
To clean the silver with the help of spa procedures, you will need half a glass of boiling water, half a glass of vinegar and a tablespoon of salt and soda. At the bottom of the tank, put a sheet of foil, pour in the dry ingredients and fill them with liquid. Decorations in the solution are placed so that contact with the foil is maximum. Silver will be perfectly clean in just 5 minutes.
How to clean silver jewelry with stones
- Sapphire, emerald and aquamarine are precious stones of high density. They do not hurt cleaning, no matter what method you choose.
- Opal, malachite, turquoise and moonstone are not so dense: abrasive substances can scratch their surface. Therefore, choose a mild detergent or bath.
- Ruby, topaz and pomegranate can not be cleaned in hot water: from the heat they can change color.
- Products with amber, pearls, coral or ivory give for cleaning professionals. These materials are very sensitive to acids, alkalis and any solvents.
How to Clean Matte Silver
The only caution for owners of jewelry made of such metal: do not use abrasive materials or acids. They will spoil the appearance of the product. Soap chips, dissolved in water, are an ideal soft remedy.
How to clean niello silver
When cleaning such products, operate neatly and gently so as not to damage the unique top layer. The soap-soda solution will help you: soak the silver in it for 20-30 minutes.
And here’s another effective way. Peel several potatoes from the peel, put them in a container with water and add your decorations there. After 3-4 hours, take out the silver and wash it with water. If the scurf from the metal is not completely removed, wipe it with a rubber eraser.
What to do to prevent the silver from darkening?
In order for your silver decorations to shine brighter than the sun, follow simple but effective recommendations:
- Remove the rings and bracelets before cleaning or applying cosmetics.
- If the ornaments are wet, wipe them dry as soon as possible.
- Keep jewelry in a dark, dry place, ideally wrapped in foil.
Did these tips help you? Tell us in the comments about your experience of cleaning silver at home.
