Nowadays the craze of silver jewelery has increased considerably. Girls mostly choose silver jewelry for traditional attire or Indo-Western style. However, over time, due to air, moisture and sweat, these silver jewels start losing their brightness and turn black. But do not panic, because you can brighten your precious silver jewelery with some easy home remedies at home. Let’s know some safe and tried ways to clean silver jewelery.
Baking soda and aluminum foil
This method of cleaning deep stains is the most effective. For this, place the aluminum foil in a bowl. Keep the bright part of the foil upwards. Next, place your silver cheese on it and now add baking soda and salt to it.
Then add hot water and cover. You will see that bubbles are rising in the water and black stains will start appearing on the foil. This blackness is coming out of your jewelery. Leave it for 5-10 minutes. Remove it from water and wash it with clean water and wipe it with a soft cloth to bring glow.
Use of toothpaste
Toothpaste acts like a mild abrasive, which is great for removing light stains. First, take a soft toothbrush or cloth. Apply a little plain white toothpaste on it. Do not use gel toothpaste. Now rub your ornaments with light hands, wash it with water and wipe it with a dry cloth to bring glow. Keep in mind that do not rub the jewelry too loudly.
Baking soda and vinegar
This mixture also works as a great cleaning agent. First, take half a cup of vinegar in a bowl and add 2 teaspoons of baking soda to it. Soak your silver jewelery in this mixture for 2-3 hours. Then, remove it and wash it with clean water and dry it.
Cleaning with curd or cream
This method is better for delicate and polished jewelery. Just soak your silver jewelery in curd or cream for about 5-10 minutes. Brush gently with the help of a soft toothbrush. Then wash it with lukewarm water and wipe it with a dry cloth.
Some important precautions and suggestions
Donant jewelry- If your jewelry is stored with pearls, coral, opal or other delicate stones, do not try these methods directly on them. First try on a small part.
Do not rub- avoid rubbing the jewelry while cleaning, because it can scratch them.
Keep dry- After cleaning, always dry the jewelry well to remove moisture.
How to keep silver jewelery always wrapped in airtight bag or soft cloth. This will prevent the stains caused by exposure to air.
Regular cleanliness- After use, wash and dry it with warm water and light soap.