Napkins for cleaning silver

Any jewelry made of gold or silver requires special care and accuracy in the cleaning process. It is possible to clean jewelry from precious metals using folk methods, as well as using special tools and napkins for cleaning silver and gold. Let us consider in more detail the entire process of caring for delicate metals.

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Basic rules for the care of precious metal jewelry

Before choosing a suitable tool for cleaning gold and silver, it is necessary to prevent severe contamination of jewelry. Therefore, remember the following:

1. Items made of silver are best stored in a dry, dark place in a case or in a plastic bag. High humidity can cause dark plaque on the metal. Silver thing will lose its luster and beautiful appearance.
2. Chains should be laid out to their full length. Jewelry in the storage place should not be in contact with each other. Such their placement allows you to avoid scuffs and loss of shine in places of contact.
3. During the execution of chores, it is worth removing jewelry, as stones can deteriorate under the influence of alkaline detergents.
4. Cosmetics, which contain mercury and sulfur salts, should be used after removing jewelry. Such components can cause darkening of silver. Therefore, carefully study the instructions and composition of cosmetics.
5. Before playing sports, taking a bath, visiting a bathhouse or shower, it is better to remove all jewelry so that sweat or moisture does not provoke a darkening of the metal or loss of shine of the stones.

If, nevertheless, your favorite little thing made of silver has faded, found dark spots and lost its beautiful primary appearance, then it is necessary to address the issue of cleaning.

Workshop

The easiest way to clean an expensive piece of jewelry or silverware is to take it to a jewelry workshop. Masters, always having at hand the necessary tools for cleaning silver and gold, will quickly return things to their former splendor. After the procedure, they will look beautiful, as on the day of purchase.

But if you are the owner of a large number of silver rings, bracelets and chains, then it is worth thinking about ways that will allow you to independently clean products.

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Gold and silver cleaners

If you still decided to independently restore the attractiveness of your favorite jewelry, use one of the following methods, after selecting the right tool for cleaning silver and gold.

Solutions

One of the profitable purchases for cleaning jewelry made of precious metals will be a special solution, which is sold in a bottle. Its main advantages are convenience and ease of use, as well as the fact that the solution lasts for a very long time.

To clean rings, chains and other silver items, put them in a solution. After a couple of minutes, rinse the things under running water and wipe dry.

Important! The result will be immediately noticeable and will last much longer than after regular cleaning, as the product creates a protective film on the product. Solutions are produced by various companies. The most popular today are:

• “Aladdin”;
• “BRILLIANCE-CONNOISSEURS”;
• “Silbo ”;
• Thurman;
• “Talisman”.

Disposable Wipes for Cleaning Silver

Napkins for cleaning silver are very convenient and easy to use for people who are far from jewelry work and do not have any special skills. After unpacking the napkin, wipe it thoroughly with it.

In just a minute you will already look at a clean thing that looks like a new one.

Important! One napkin can be enough for cleaning 15-20 decorations. Therefore, such a purchase is quite profitable. The most popular manufacturers of disposable napkins are “Danialis”, “Talisman”.

Napkins for cleaning silver and reusable gloss

Such wipes are made of dense material (most often microfiber), which is saturated with finely dispersed active substances. Such a composition helps to renew the sparkle of the jewelry and protects it from further oxidation. Wipes do not scratch the product during cleaning. To clean the rings, bracelets or chains, just wipe them thoroughly.

Important! The most famous manufacturers of reusable silver cleaning napkins are CONNOISSEURS, TOWN TALK.

Napkins of some manufacturers are bilateral. One side is for cleaning, and the other for polishing. Napkins of this kind are used repeatedly until they are completely contaminated. It is impossible to wash and iron them.

Important! When buying any cleaning agent for silver and gold, it is necessary to take into account the fact that metal and stones can react differently to its components. Pearls or other gemstones can irreparably deteriorate, so carefully read the instructions for each product beforehand. It is better to protect any insert from contact with cleaning products.

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Folk ways to clean jewelry

You can use the methods that our mothers and grandmothers adopted for themselves. To achieve a better effect before cleaning with any folk method, the decoration should be washed with soap. In this way, greasy deposits and dirt will be removed from the product, and cleaning will be aimed at giving shine and removing blackening. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach areas.

Acetic-soda-saline solution:

1. Bring a glass of water to a boil.
2. In another bowl, spread the foil with the shiny side up.
3. Put on it 1 tablespoon of salt and the same amount of soda, pour half a glass of vinegar. Be prepared for the whole composition to foam.
4. Mix all parts thoroughly and fill with boiling water.
5. After that, put the silver in the bowl and leave for a while.
6. In order for cleaning to occur evenly, it is worth turning the products with tweezers.

Toothpaste

This is the best known way to get rid of black on silver. Take a simple toothpaste with no whitening effect.

Important! Do not use toothpaste gel for these purposes. It is worth choosing a white paste.

Rub the product with a soft, damp cloth with paste applied to it. After cleaning, rinse the jewelry with warm water, wipe dry with a soft towel.

Dentifrice

1. After wetting the jewelry, dip it into the tooth powder.
2. Rub the product with a piece of fleecy fabric or folded gauze.
3. After processing, rinse with warm water, wipe dry.

Important! Tooth powder can be replaced with soda.

Ammonia

1. Prepare a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part ammonia.
2. Put silver in this mixture, leave for a while.

Important! You can not leave silver things in such a solution for more than an hour.

Coca Cola

1. Pour Coca-Cola silverware.
2. Boil for 5 minutes.
3. After that, rinse the jewelry, polish with suede.

Lemon acid

1. Stir 100 grams of citric acid in 0.5 l of water.
2. Place silver and copper wire in a liter glass jar, fill with the prepared solution.
3. Boil for half an hour in a water bath, and then dry and polish.

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As you can see, there are a lot of ways to clean gold and silver jewelry. Everyone will find convenient and profitable for him.Cleaning should be carried out once every 1-2 months or as needed. Using all the care tips outlined in this article, your jewelry will always look presentable, beautiful, respectively - you will also always shine and be the standard of elegance.