How to Clean Silver Jewlery

Keeping your silver clean and shiny is easy with these tips. Simply using vinegar, toothpaste, dish soap, or rubbing alcohol, you can get your sterling silver jewelry cleaner and shinier. Best of all, with regular use, you can keep your silver clean and avoid tarnish.

1.Clean Sivler Jewelry with Toothpaste

You may have heard of this one before. Toothpaste is a classic solution to silver cleaning. Yes, we know that toothpaste is meant to clean your teeth but it's also great for polishing your favorite silver pieces.
You can use regular or organic toothpaste to prepare. You want to use a soft cloth so that you don't scratch the silver while you polish it. Place a small amount of toothpaste onto the cloth and buff for a few minutes.
Use warm water to rinse the silver, ensuring that all of the excess toothpaste has been washed away. Use a clean dry cloth to pat the silver dry.

2.Clean Sivler Jewelry with Vineagar

Vinegar is a great, organic alternative to household cleaners. It's non-toxic, easy to make at home, and safe for everyone in the family to use.
Before you begin cleaning your sterling silver with vinegar, line a baking pan with aluminum foil. You want to make sure that the foil is placed with the shiny side up.
Mix one part vinegar with four parts water and pour the solution onto the baking pan. When the solution is boiling, place silver onto the pan and let sit for five minutes.
Rinse the silver pieces with water and use a clean towel to dry off excess water. Ensure that you store your silver somewhere cool and dark, away from moisture.

3.Clean Sivler Jewelry with Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol is one of the lesser-known silver cleaning solutions. It can be used to remove spots, smudges, or tarnishing. This is also a great way to disinfect sterling silver body jewelry.
The chemicals in rubbing alcohol can be damaging to certain metals and gemstones like emeralds and opals. Be cautious if your silver has accents or adornments that are made up of precious metals.
Using a clean bowl, pour in four parts water and one part rubbing alcohol. You can also use a plastic container for the solution.
Using a clean and damp towel, polish the silver gently. Ensure to focus on areas that have smudging and discoloration, as they will need more attention.
Use a microfiber towel to pat the silver dry. By now, your silver should be shiny and sparkly. It is ready for use or ready to be stored safely until you are ready to use it.

4.Clean Sivler Jewelry with Dish Soap
One of the easiest ways to clean your silver is simply using water and dish soap.
If you have some sterling silver women's jewelry that is delicate, this is a great cleaning option. It is also meant for pieces that have dulled but are not badly tarnished.
Now we must reiterate - never try to clean your silver in the dishwasher.
Mix dish soap with hot or warm water. Use a microfiber cloth to dip into the sudsy solution and rub the silver with the cloth.
Rinse the silver with cold water and pat dry with a clean, dry towel. Here you can buff once more when the silver has dried.