CARING FOR YOUR SILVER
The beautiful grayish-white sheen of Silver has been coveted through generations for personal adornment. Silver is known for its durability and strength. It is also used in Dentistry. Due to its sensitivity, it tends to tarnish easily when it comes in contact with sweat, perfumes, chlorine, and other impurities in the air. Silver jewelry is often rhodium-plated or silver-plated. This delays the tarnishing for a short period but is not a permanent solution. Below are some home remedies that help remove the tarnishing.
To protect your Silver from tarnishing
Wash it regularly with warm soapy water. Silver can be washed also with hot water in which a detergent like Fab or Bubble is added. Brush gently with an old soft toothbrush. Be careful not to scratch the metal.
Silver can be immersed for 10 to 15 mins in hot water in which Bicarbonate of soda along with some detergent like Fab is added. Rub the silver with a soft brush. Care must be taken not to scratch the silver or gem. Rinse and dry. If available silver cleaning liquids and cloths can be used. When cleaning larger ornaments, use Silvo and rub with a soft brush removing all the the liquid.
- For gem-studded jewelry, please follow the instructions on how to protect your gems.
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