What is the best way to clean silver?

Question

i have a lot of silver jewelry but i have not worn them in years. now, they look like steel, i'm embarassed to have it professionally cleaned. how can i clean it myself?

Answer 1

Silver jewelry loses its point if it's so tarnished it doesn't glimmer under the lights. Follow these steps to return that sparkling shine to your favorite items.

Things You’ll Need:

1/4 cup baking soda

1/4 cup salt

1/4 cup liquid dish soap

1/2 gallon water

Large pot

Aluminum foil

Big plastic stir spoon

Colander or strainer

Towel

Stove top

Step1

Line the inside of large pot with aluminum foil.

Step2

Pour all ingredients into the lined pot and stir with plastic spoon.

Step3

Gather the sterling silver jewelry that needs cleaning and gently drop them into the pot. Be sure to count the silver to ensure nothing gets thrown out later with the aluminum foil.

Step4

Bring the solution to a low boil. Let boil for about 4-5 minutes.

Step5

Remove from heat. After the solution cools a bit, use a colander or strainer and pour out contents of pot. Rinse with cool water.

Step6

Count your pieces as you lay them on a towel to dry.

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Tips :

The foil will be dark since it collects the oxides from your jewelry, so be extra careful not to throw any clean silver out as you discard the foil.



This solution also cleans gold jewelry very well.

Answer 2

If your silver is tarnished, apply a paste of baking soda and water.

Rub gently, then rinse well and dry.

You can also use toothpaste to clean tarnished silver.

Don't use harsh, abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch the silver.

The best way to prevent tarnished silver is to use the silver frequently. With use, silver develops a lovely patina.

Hand rubbing also helps create a patina on silver.

then USE white chalk.  Add a single piece of white chalk to the drawer or cabinet where your silver is stored.

White chalk prevents tarnish.

Answer 3

There is a product called I think Formula X. They claim all you need is to dip into it, no rubbing required. If you cant or want to use it, buy a ultrasonic cleaner. It is a standard jewel cleaner used by the professionals.

Answer 4

jewelry cleaner and a toothbrush -visit an store that sells jewelry.

Answer 5

buy a proper silver cleaner, don't go down the path of the aluminium and soda way, you may lose all your silver