Friday, January 8, 2010

How to Clean Silver Jewellery

This works cause I tried it, but you might have to give it 2 to 3 goes if it's really dark.  Silver polish is great for big things like your best dinner service or that plate handed down through the generations, but this is soooo much easier for your fine and delicate stuff.

You need lots of baking soda, foil wrap, a bowl, cold water, boiling water, spoon, towel.

Firstly, I attempted to make a paste using the baking soda and cold water, but you only need a tiny amount of water and it foams up.  Use this "fluffy" paste to rub into any really dark spots.
I then placed the foil wrap into the bottom of the bowl, put my jewellery in, and then covered it completely in baking soda (hence why you need loads!)
Next you add the boiling water - just enough to cover.  The water will foam and fizz, and bubbles will appear around your jewellery.
Once the bubbles have gone, take out your jewellery and dry with a towel. Repeat if necessary.

Here's a video I found on YouTube if you prefer visual instructions.  There are other demos but I liked the music in this one :)


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