You may have heard several rumours on the internet about effective DIY cleaning solutions for your silver jewellery. You may also be one of the unlucky ones who has tried a tip that was ‘proven’ to work and came out unstuck. This is not uncommon and due to the extensive amount of information about homemade cleaning solutions for silver, it can be unclear what works. As it gets harder to separate the bogus from the helpful, you will want to find the legitimate sources which give you correct information.
Therefore, we have written this article to set matters straight on the best way to clean your tarnished silver jewellery. No more mistakes and no more risks. When it comes down to your precious accessories, the last thing you want to do when trying to restore them is make them worse. That’s why we provide some priceless ways on the proper way to clean your silver. No more of this toothpaste, ketchup, and baking soda! So, how do you do it? Are there any special tricks involved?
Be careful with how you clean your jewellery
If you have purchased any glossy silver rings from Silver by Mail before and are looking to minimise the tarnish, here is how. Due to the fact that sterling silver is soft, it can become easily scratched and damaged if it comes into contact with the wrong material. This is why scrubbing your jewellery with rough cloths is a definite no-no. You will not only harm the surface but you may cause scratches and once that happens the damage cannot be reversed. So what do you need to do? Once you locate a gentle cleaning solution, using a very soft cloth or sponge, you should polish it gently. This is the effective way to reduce and eliminate tarnish.
Be careful of the type of solutions you use
If you want the real deal, going to the professionals is always a good place to start. Here you can buy reasonable cleaning solutions that are gentle on your silver. You can then employ the above method of using a soft cloth to clean it yourself at home. If you don’t want to purchase a solution, you can always make up your own one at home. This needs to be done with caution however.
Which homemade products are best for your sterling silver?
Maybe you are thinking your jewellery is so tarnished it is past the point of saving? If you don’t want to spend time and effort trying to clean your current silver accessories, why not start fresh? Silver By Mail is the perfect option for a variety of stunning hand-made sterling accessories. You can check out some fabulous designs from our latest silver jewellery collection by visiting our website www.silver.uk.com. Here you get the best quality at affordable prices.
So once you get your jewellery, here’s some reliable and natural ways to remove the tarnish:
- Using corn starch can be an effective yet gentle cleaner. All you need to do is combine the starch with water and rub your jewellery with a soft cloth. See your rings or earrings regain their original sparkle!
- Vinegar is a simple yet deep cleaner for your items. Soaking your jewellery in half a cup of vinegar for 2 – 3 hours can do your accessories good. Whenever you have brought your jewellery in contact with moisture you always need to dry it thoroughly. This way you can prevent any further tarnishing from occurring.
