How to clean silver quickly and easily
Silver is a metal widely used in all kinds of objects, from jewelry to ornaments, including tableware and cutlery. The problem comes because, unlike other materials such as gold and steel, silver ages because when it comes into contact with hydrogen sulfide (present in the atmosphere in low amounts), it gives rise to a chemical reaction that generates silver sulfide and deteriorates it.
For this reason, if we do not take care of it and preserve it properly, it will end up spoiling and taking on a blackened appearance.
There are some specific products for sale for cleaning silver objects, but you can also opt for one of the following home remedies.
How to protect and clean it
Prevention is better than cure.
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The ideal way to protect silver jewelry when it is not being worn is to store it in plastic bags so that it is airtight and thus prevents contact with air and moisture.
Also, it's important not to crowd this jewelry so it doesn't get scratched. When it comes to crockery and cutlery, it is advisable to clean and dry them very well after use, apart from storing them with separators to prevent them from scratching.
If their appearance starts to get worse, it's time to clean them and for this there are several tricks:
What to avoid
As for cleaning, avoid ammonia, especially on jewelry. Despite this, this product can be useful for large parts.
As far as care is concerned, there are certain products that in contact with silver make it lose its shine: avoid colognes, makeup or creams. In this sense, it is also important to prevent them from coming into contact with the sweat, as it is corrosive and will deteriorate your jewelry. Therefore, take them off when you play sports.
As much as possible, also avoid leaving it exposed to the sun or artificial light.
