How to clean sterling silver jewelry?
Most people like sterling silver jewelry, but make sure to clean them normally. Cleaning silver jewelry at home can keep the metallic luster and make it feel like a new product. It is very important to remove dirt from sterling silver jewelry, as they will make the jewelry dull. In fact, there is no need to use expensive cleaning products, it is easy to do with some cheap household products. Baking soda is the easiest and most common way to clean silver jewelry. Other methods include aluminum foil, toothpaste and salt. Here are some methods and suggestions.
baking soda
Materials needed:
1/4 tablespoon of baking soda;
Aluminum foil/aluminum foil board;
Hot water
Soft towels.
Method: Heat some water in a pot (this depends on the number of accessories to be cleaned). Put a piece of aluminum foil in a plate or bowl, and then pour boiling water. Add baking soda to the water and make sure it is completely dissolved in the water. Put the silver jewelry in the water and stir it a few times. After the silver jewelry has been kept in the water for a few minutes, take them out and rinse them with running water. Finally, put it on a soft towel and pat dry. The steps used to clean sterling silver jewelry with salt and aluminum foil are similar, except that salt is used instead of baking soda.
toothpaste
Materials needed:
Non-gel toothpaste;
Old soft toothbrush;
Soft cloth
Soft towels.
Method: Squeeze some toothpaste on the sterling silver jewelry, then rub the surface with a soft cloth. Rub it gently in a circular motion, and when you see the toothpaste turn black, rinse it off with warm running water. For stubborn dirt in the groove, you can use a soft toothbrush to remove it. Finally, rinse it thoroughly with running warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.
How to clean a sterling silver necklace?
Compared with other silver jewelry, it is more difficult to clean necklaces because of the different designs and patterns. Need to use silver cleaner and soft brush to clean thoroughly. For moderate dirt, baking soda can be used as a way to clean the necklace.
Cleaning or natural polishing of silver jewelry requires the use of polishing cloth or flannel. After every use of silver jewelry, it must be cleaned in time, and then placed in a jewelry box, and separated from other metals. Make sure to dry every time you clean your jewelry, because moisture can easily stain silver jewelry. Make sure to clean the jewelry once every one to two months to make it have a longer lifespan.
