Silver jewelry are quite common in every jewelry box. Not a surprise at all, considering the fact that sterling silver is one of the most attractive and timeless metals we have to this day. One of the biggest mistake that people often make is neglecting their silver accessories.

Truth be told, if not care for, sterling silver can come from being the most attractive to be the most unattractive pieces ever. Dirt damages the quality and takes away the shine that these accessories should have.

This post is meant to ensure that you get the most out of the pieces in your jewelry box. And with that being said, here is a guide on how to clean and polish your sterling silver jewelry;

Preventive Routine

• Don’t just store, wear them – Did you know that wearing your jewelry quite often is recommended? By wearing the jewelry quite often means that you will always be aware of any dirt that might be settling in and when that happens you will have no options but to clean your jewelry.
• Put the jewelry away when doing chores – when doing household chores, you will be in contact with cleaning detergents. And because most of these cleaning detergents and chemicals contain a certain amount of Sulphur, they can tarnish your jewelry. So it’s advisable that you set aside your silver jewelry when doing the chores.
• Always store your jewelry in a safe place – your jewelry in an open space will tarnish them. So it’s best if you invest in a jewelry box. However, if you are on a tight budget and you are not able to afford a good jewelry box, you can store your jewelry in air-tight plastic bags. However, to avoid scratches, do not store multiple pieces in one bag.

The cleaning and polishing routine

• A thin paste of baking soda and water is all you need. Apply a good amount of the paste on your sterling silver pieces and gently rub the mixture covering all areas. You can use a toothbrush with soft bristles to reach areas that cannot be accessed with a soft sponge. When all is done, run your jewelry under warm water. Use a clean soft cloth to thoroughly dry the pieces.
• Where you feel that home cleaning is not something you would do, take the pieces to a professional silver jewelry cleaner. Like the saying goes, better safe than sorry. Let the professionals do the work for you.

Cleaning and polishing your jewelry restores the shine and gleam that sterling silver is known to have. Make this a routine.

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Wondering what would make such lustrous pieces tarnish? This piece is meant to help you understand exactly what happens when you neglect your silver jewellery, how to store them and how to polish them for than sleek look. So (please) read on.

That said, here is exactly how silver pieces taint. When they are poorly stored they acquire dust and dirt especially from air pollution. Moreover, since such pieces sit in our bedrooms, they’re more likely to be exposed to body sprays, deodorants and other harsh substances. Such exposure is what makes them loose their shine and if left unattended they made be of little worth.

To ensure that you do not fall victim, here are a few steps on how to store your jewellery pieces;

• Clean the pieces – this should be the first thing you do before storing your jewellery. Ensure that you wipe off dust and sweat from all your pieces before putting them away.
• Find air tight jewellery boxes – depending on how many pieces you have, look for air tight boxes. Wooden boxes are the best for storing silver but please ensure that the boxes are coated (ant tarnishing).
• For uncoated boxes use ant tarnishing paper – if you are not lucky to find a coated wooden boxes for your jewellery, invest in an ant tarnishing paper and ensure that the pieces are keenly wrapped before storage.
• Store each jewellery type separately – to avoid scratching, do not store all your pieces in one box. This will also ensure that chances of having the pieces broken is highly reduced.

Now, assuming that you have pieces that are already tarnished, worry not. Here is a quick remedy for such. Get at least 1 litre of water. In the water add a tablespoon of baking soda and a small piece of aluminium foil and bring the water to boil. Drop your silver pieces in the water for about 10 seconds then pull them out carefully with kitchen tongs. When that is done, get a damp sponge and wipe off all the areas. Lastly, dry the pieces off with a dry but soft cloth for a shiny finish.

So, there you have it all.

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