TEN TIPS ON HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SILVER OBJECTS AT HOME

 TEN TIPS ON HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SILVER OBJECTS AT HOME

Silver Polish and Cleaner Products

CLEAN YOUR SILVER WITH THE RIGHT PRODUCTS FOR IT

Silver jewelry is usually the perfect complement to many of our looks, but if we do not give them proper care and conservation, they can deteriorate adopting a blackened appearance, this does not mean that the piece is not made of sterling silver or that it is made of poor quality.

We give you 10 tips to clean your silver earrings, bracelets or rings:

1. Soak a cloth in a mixture of vinegar with baking soda or lemon and clean your jewel carefully. But be careful, this compound can cause vapors, better clean it in a ventilated place.
2. Cover a bowl with aluminum foil and pour hot water over it to dissolve salt or baking soda. This mixture is especially effective for brushing jewelry such as earrings, chains, and bracelets.
3. An alternative to the previous tip is to leave the jewelry in the container along with pieces of aluminum. This will act as a magnet to remove the dirt.
4. Turpentine. If we rub the silver with a cloth or cotton that contains a few drops of white spirit, they will be full of shine. It is important to rinse with water once they are clean.
5. Another effective option is to use toothpaste and rub it all over the piece. Once done, it is removed with soap and water and we let it dry.
6. With a small unused toothbrush or ear stick and dishwasher, you can get to the trickiest parts, like engravings, so they don't get scratched.
7. To protect silver jewelry when we are not using it, it is advisable to store it in plastic bags that are hermetic to avoid contact with air and humidity.
8. Prevent silver from coming into contact with colognes, makeup, or creams that can dull silver objects.
9. If we play sports, it is vital to remove the silver jewelry that is worn, sweat is a corrosive element that causes it to spoil.
10. We must avoid leaving the silver exposed to the sun or artificial light as well as its contact with cleaning products such as bleach.

We remind you that it is important to protect your hands with gloves while performing these tasks to protect our hands from harmful products and, as we have said before, proceed to cleaning in a ventilated place to avoid inhaling possible vapors.