Clean your silver jewelry：four ways and make them shine again!
The oxidants in the air react with silver jewelry when it is exposed to air, causing it to turn black. You can clean your silver jewelry by following any of the four methods below:
Toothpaste wiping method
Apply toothpaste to the silver jewelry, brush it gently with a toothbrush, and then rinse it off with clean water. The abrasive in the toothpaste can remove the oxide layer on the surface of the silver jewelry and restore its luster. You should not use vinegar containing bleach or citric acid to clean silver jewelry, as they may damage it .
Silver washing water and silver cloth
Soak the silver jewelry in silver washing water for 2 minutes, then gently brush it with an old toothbrush and detergent, and finally rinse it off with tap water. The silver cloth can be used to directly wipe the silver jewelry, and it can be wiped several times. Silver washing water and silver cloth both contain chemicals that can remove the oxide layer on the surface of the silver jewelry and restore its luster.
Cola soaking method
Soak the silver jewelry in cola for half a day, then take it out and clean it. The phosphoric acid in the cola can remove the oxide layer on the surface of the silver jewelry and restore its luster. Note that this method is only applicable to silver jewelry and not to other metals.
Vinegar wiping method
Pour vinegar on a clean cloth, then wipe the silver jewelry with the cloth, and wipe it several times. The acetic acid in the vinegar can remove the oxide layer on the surface of the silver jewelry and restore its luster. You should not use vinegar containing bleach or citric acid to clean silver jewelry, as they may damage it .
Salt water silver washing method
Salt water silver washing method is a common way to clean silver jewelry. The principle of this method is to put the silver jewelry into the salt water, then wrap the silver jewelry with tin foil, and then heat it so that the silver jewelry reacts with the tin foil and the salt water, thus removing the oxides on the surface of the silver jewelry and restoring the luster of the silver jewelry.
Please note that each method of cleaning silver jewelry has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some possible disadvantages:
- Toothpaste wiping method: The abrasive in the toothpaste may scratch the surface of the silver jewelry, making it more prone to oxidation.
- Silver washing water and silver cloth: Silver washing water and silver cloth both contain chemicals that may damage the coating or inlay of the silver jewelry.
- Cola soaking method: The phosphoric acid in the cola may damage the coating or inlay of the silver jewelry.
- Vinegar wiping method: The acetic acid in the vinegar may damage the coating or inlay of the silver jewelry.
Please note that these disadvantages may not necessarily occur, and the effect of each method may vary depending on the material, coating, inlay, etc. of the silver jewelry. If you have any questions about how to clean silver jewelry, please consult a professional.