Many people wear silver jewelry, which is the most common type of jewelry. Silver jewelry has high cost-effectiveness and various styles, and is very popular among people. The maintenance of silver jewelry is very particular. So how to maintain silver jewelry? Let’s take a look at it in detail!
1. Soak in Coca-Cola for 12 hours;
2. Use the method of applying lipstick to a cloth, then wiping the silver jewelry, and finally rinsing with water;
3. Use 1000 ml of 50C warm water, 200 ml of phosphoric acid, and 30 grams of concentrated washing powder, and mix the solution with ultrasonic wave. Wash in the cleaning tank for 100 seconds, and then rinse with water;
4. Household cleaning: Pour the cleaning solution into a container, put the silver jewelry in and soak it for 10 minutes, Rinse with a toothbrush, then rinse with water for 10 minutes;
5. Soak in tea overnight;
6. Apply correction fluid to the silver jewelry. Wipe the silver jewelry with a cloth before the correction fluid dries;
7. Use a lighter to burn the black silver jewelry;
Note: This method is only applicable to plain silver gold-plated and inlaid silver jewelry and cannot be used. .The temperature should not be too high. It is forbidden to use matches, because matches contain sulfur, which will turn the silver jewelry into silver sulfide. Then use a silver polishing cloth to polish the silver jewelry. This method makes the plain silver jewelry particularly bright. This method cannot be used for 925 silver jewelry, because 925 contains copper and other alloys, as well as electroplating layers.
8. Plain silver jewelry often turns black. Although it can be cleaned frequently, it is also very troublesome. I teach you to prepare a bottle of transparent nail polish before cleaning silver jewelry. After cleaning, use a hair dryer to dry the silver jewelry, and then apply a layer of nail polish to the clean silver jewelry.
Different cleaning methods for silver jewelry
1. If it is plain silver, that is, silver jewelry without platinum plating on the surface is easily oxidized into black or gray. Soak the silver jewelry in white vinegar for 48 hours to remove the light black oxide layer. Then rinse it with clean water and brush the silver jewelry with toothpaste to completely remove the black oxide layer.
2. Silver jewelry worn for a long time, especially electroplated silver, needs to be soaked in a solution of "Yushou Salt" and water for 24 hours for up to one month. Omori salt is a salt produced in Japan with a high mineral content. It can eliminate dead skin tissue in a short time without causing discoloration of silver jewelry. Omori salt is sometimes used to purify jade and crystal jewelry.
3. For original colors and polished surfaces, it is easiest to go to a jewelry store and have the master polish it with a cloth wheel. After polishing the cloth wheel, just wipe it with a silver polishing cloth. If there are gaps on the non-polished surface, just use silver washing water to clean it. Do not use too much silver washing water at one time. It is best to wipe it repeatedly. Using too much will reduce the weight of the silver.
4. If the surface has been electroplated, wipe it with a soft cloth, preferably a high-end jewelry cloth such as chicken skin cloth. Because the electroplating layer is very thin, wiping with a rough cloth and damage from chemicals will affect the surface. bright. Once it is no longer as bright as before. Soak the silver jewelry in white vinegar for 48 hours to remove the light black oxide layer. Then rinse it with clean water and brush the silver jewelry with toothpaste to completely remove the black oxide layer.
Note: No matter what kind of material the jewelry is, it is best for friends to take it off and store it in a dry place when taking a bath or sleeping. Sterling silver is a metal that tarnishes very easily, and of course it should be.
Maintenance of silver jewelry
1. When wearing 925 sterling silver jewelry, do not wear other precious metal jewelry at the same time to avoid collision, deformation or scratches. Even if they are not loaded at the same time, silver jewelry will still oxidize and discolor over time, whether it is electroplated or not! Therefore, friends who like silver jewelry must learn how to maintain sterling silver and extend the shine time.
2. Avoid contact of 925 sterling silver jewelry with water vapor and chemicals, and avoid wearing it while swimming, especially in the sea.
3. After wearing 925 sterling silver jewelry every day, wipe it clean with cotton cloth and put it in a jewelry box or bag for sealed storage.
4. 925 sterling silver jewelry has been oxidized and turned black. You can use a soft brush dipped in toothpaste to scrub it. You can also use hand soap or detergent to clean it. If it cannot be cleaned, use silver cleaning water to scrub it. : After washing, all 925 sterling silver jewelry should be dried with cotton cloth.
5. Avoid contact with chemicals such as acids and alkalis.
6. Please wear jewelry after spraying perfume and hair products.
7. When bathing, jewelry should be removed and avoid contact with shower gel, soap and other products.
8. Please take off the jewelry when sleeping and avoid wearing it overnight and letting your hair get entangled in the jewelry.
9. Human body sweat will corrode silver jewelry, so it is best to wash it with clean water after wearing it in summer and keep it dry.
10. Sterling silver is soft and should be treated with care to avoid friction with hard jewelry.