Silver is a beautiful metal, in a perfectly pure state it is somewhat reminiscent of platinum. But over time, a dark coating appears on the products, which spoils the appearance. You can clean jewelry and utensils by various means.
Silver can be cleaned with a liquid that is sold in jewelry stores. It is inexpensive, but it well removes dark deposits and other contaminants in a matter of minutes. Immerse the product in the composition, then remove and rinse with cold water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth and dry.
Chlorine-free cleaning creams also perfectly remove old dirt from silver. Put some on the product, wait a few minutes, and then rub it with a sponge. Rinse the remains thoroughly, otherwise there will be whitish marks. Do not use cleaning powders - they damage the metal and leave scratches.
Mouthwash is suitable for cleaning jewelry. Pour a little liquid into the glass, immerse the silver and leave for a day. Rinse and polish with a soft cloth. If dark spots remain in places, resort to the help of toothpaste, which has a whitening effect.
A solution of detergent for dishes, lemon juice and soda is suitable for cleaning silver at home. Mix the components in equal proportions - one teaspoon of each - add 300 ml of water, place the product in a solution and place the container on a slow fire. Boil for about an hour, then brush with a toothbrush.
Do not use chlorine-based liquids, as well as various bleaches - this can cause darkening of silver. If you have a universal tool that is suitable for cleaning metal, such as aluminum, stainless steel and others, apply a drop to an inconspicuous area of silver and look. If the reaction does not happen, try to remove the plaque using it.
Expensive silver jewelry should not be cleaned at home. It is better to contact an experienced jeweler. This also applies to family dishes, which is of value to you.
