Silver Jewellery Care & Cleaning
Care
- Sterling (or 925) silver can tarnish over time especially it has contact with certain chemicals, acidic food, cleaning agents and worst of all, chlorine, which can leave permanant marks.
- Silver should be kept dry so remove it before washing up, showering, bathing or swimming.
- If possible store in a tarnish-free cloth or good quality jewellery box.
- A silver polishing cloth is a useful item for giving your jewellery lustre and shine.
- Take care when cleaning jewellery with gemstones as the gems may require specialist cleaning.
Cleaning
The simplist and most inexpensive way to clean silver jewellery to use a mild washing up liquid in warm (but not hot) water. Soak the jewellery and rub any stains or dirt with a soft cloth. Some recommend using a toothbrush. You can do this, but it has to be a toothbrush with soft bristles as a firm one could scatch the surface of your jewellery.
After cleaning, rinse the jewellery under warm water and dry with a lint-free cloth.
Silver cleaning solutions or dips are available and work effectively, but should be used with care. They can leave a residue if not rinsed properly and could damage delicate gems such as pearls.
