How to Clean Silver: The Best 6 Simple and Practical Cleaning Tips!

 How to Clean Silver: The Best 6 Simple and Practical Cleaning Tips!

As time goes by, those silver objects, for decoration and/or personal use, will gain a dark color, with spots. Signals that indicate constant contact with sulfur, an element present in atmospheric gases. Learn how to clean silver and restore its original shine!

How to Clean Silver Correctly

Silver is a noble metal that gives shape to utensils, cutlery, jewelry and decorative objects that have, in some way, a sentimental value . That's why it 's important to keep its original shine to increase its durability , but the good news is that you don't have to be an expert or purchase expensive products to learn how to clean silver. Check out the three tips we have prepared for you now.

Silver Polish and Cleaner Products

How to clean silver using:
 

1. Bicarbonate with vinegar
Mixing these elements with aluminum creates an electrical charge that removes the sulfur atoms and returns the silver to its natural hue.

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of baking soda;
• 1 tablespoon of salt;
• ½ cup white vinegar;
• A sheet of aluminum foil.

Process:

• While the water boils, line a container with the aluminum foil, shiny side up;
• Add the baking soda and white vinegar and then the water;
• Dip the silver object into the solution and in a few minutes the dark layer will be removed;
• Rinse it under running water and finish the process with a dry cloth.

 

 2. Toothpaste
Toothpaste can be a solution to  brighten silver and other metallic objects .

You will need:

• Toothpaste;
• Hot water;
• Neutral soap;
• Cotton.

Process:

• Wash objects in hot water with mild soap;
• Afterwards, rub it into the toothpaste using cotton, if you prefer;
• After polishing it for five minutes, rinse it under running water;
• Finish with an absorbent cloth.

 

 3. Lipstick
How to clean silver with that old lipstick, forgotten in the drawer? Yes, it has a new function: to polish silver and remove its oxidation.

You will need:

• Lipstick;
• Fabric in general.

Process:

• Apply lipstick to the soft fabric and illustrate the object over and over again;
• Use another clean fabric to remove excess lipstick from the object;
• Finally, wash it with hot water and dry it with a clean cloth.
• Obs .: Remember to always protect your hand s during cleaning and browse holds it in ventilated areas !

 

How to prevent silver darkening?

How to Clean Silver and Maintain Its Shine

 

Now that you know  how to clean silver, check out three practices to conserve it, daily:

 

• Avoid using silver objects on your body when handling chemicals and in household cleaning;
• Store your silverware in a dry and cool place, in a container with a lid and aluminum foil;
• When sleeping, remove the silver object and store it wrapped in toilet paper or paper towel, as the production of uric acid in our body can influence its color.

 

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