How to clean silverware

Silver in its pure form is too soft a metal and is not suitable for the manufacture of products, so copper or zinc is added to increase hardness and strength. The alloy, which consists of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, is called sterling silver. It is used in the manufacture of jewelry, dishes and other household appliances.

A specific feature of products made of this metal is loss of gloss or darkening of the surface. In order for silver to not lose its original appearance, it must be properly looked after: cleaned and polished.

Pour warm water into the plate so that it covers all the silver items.

Add a small amount of liquid dish detergent. Mix well, the product should completely dissolve.

Place the silver items in the solution, and then clean them with a regular sponge or soft-bristled toothbrush.

Rinse each item thoroughly. It is important to completely rinse off any remaining cleaning agent.

Dry the silver properly. To do this, it is better to use a fabric that absorbs water well.

Polish silverware with a microfiber cloth or soft cloth. Rough, hard matter can scratch the product.

Buy a special silver cleaner. It is of three types: liquid, drink or cream. Liquid is best used for small items with minor impurities, and cream - for large blackened items.

If you are using liquid, shake it before use. Apply the product on a soft cloth and clean the items. The cleaning time depends on the degree of contamination of the products.

Then you need to wipe the silver with a clean soft cloth. Carefully polish contaminated areas.

Rinse off the cleaning agent. Products should be washed in running cool water. Use a sponge or a soft, clean cloth for better cleaning.

Dry the product thoroughly with a microfiber cloth or soft cloth. Dry the silver immediately after washing, this will help to avoid the formation of dark spots.

Boil the water in a pan; it will need to be poured into a plate with other ingredients. The volume of water depends on the number of products.

Cover the bottom and edges of the bowl with foil. You can use several small pieces of foil if one is not enough. The main thing is to lay it with the shiny side up.

Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl alternately: 1 tablespoon of soda, 1 tablespoon of salt, ½ cup white vinegar. If there are many products, take the ingredients in double size.

Thoroughly mix the solution: there should not be particles of soda or salt left in it, they can scratch the surface of the products.

Pour boiling water into the solution. Mix the mixture well.

Put the silver items in the solution. Use tweezers to avoid burns. Wait a few minutes and turn the products over.

After a few minutes, remove the items and place them on a clean, soft cloth. After the metal has cooled, you can wipe the product with a napkin.

Dissolve the Alka-Seltzer tablet in water and place silver there.After a few minutes, you can remove the items and polish with a dry soft cloth.

Pour in a bowl ½ cup ammonia and 1 cup warm water. Put silver in the solution for 10 minutes. Rinse the items in running water and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Put silver in a small bowl and fill with tomato paste. Brush the items with a soft toothbrush or sponge and place in the paste for a few more minutes. Rinse the silver thoroughly and polish it with a dry cloth.

Brush the items with a small amount of toothpaste, then rinse thoroughly and rub with a dry soft cloth.

The chemical composition of window cleaners is great for cleaning silver. Apply a small amount to a soft cloth and clean the items. Rinse with water and wipe with a clean, dry cloth.