Polish your silver jewelry regularly using non-abrasive soft cleaning cloth, or with lukewarm water, gently brush it clean and then rinse it in clean water.
• To remove caked-on dirt, let it soak for 10 minutes in lukewarm, soapy water, gently brush it clean, then rinse in clean water. For a shinier surface, polish with a cloth.
• Do not expose jewelry to chemicals. Silver is detailed through oxidation. Exposure to harsh chemicals can alter the appearance of your precious items. These chemicals include, but are not limited to, Liquid Silver Polish, Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas. Oxidized silver and pearls are easily damaged.
• When not using your jewelry, avoid exposing it to direct sunlight as well as harsh substances like chlorine. Store them in a cool, dry place, a zip-lock bag, or an individual cloth pouch to help prevent both tarnishing and scratching.
Silver charms are a popular jewellery item and many of us have a collection of jewellery, from rings to necklaces to bracelets, with a variety of charms to complement them. They are fun and pretty, but have many small parts which can be fiddly to clean. Read on to discover step-by-step guides for how to clean your charm bracelet. Following these care instructions is a great way to ensure that you know how to clean a silver charm bracelet and charms without damaging them.
You will need:
- Foil
- A bowl
- Tongs
- Clean, soft cloth
- Polishing cloth
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp white salt
- ½ cup white vinegar
How to clean a silver charms bracelet with baking soda
Did you know you can clean your silver jewellery using baking soda? Just follow these simple instructions to get the method down.
Line a bowl with foil and add baking soda and salt
Line your bowl with foil and add baking soda and salt to the bowl.
Add the vinegar
Slowly add the vinegar; it should begin to fizz.
Mix and then add boiling water
Mix until the baking soda and salt are fully dissolved and add the boiling water.
Use tongs to place the silver jewellery into the bowl and leave to soak
Gently place your jewellery into the bowl using the tongs, and leave it to soak for half an hour.
Remove and clean
Remove your jewellery and wrap it in the clean, soft cloth to dry.
Buff the jewellery
Use the polishing cloth to buff the jewellery.
Repeat if necessary
Repeat the process if need be. If your silver jewellery is particularly stained, leave it to soak for a little longer than 30 minutes.
How to clean a silver charms bracelet: toothpaste as a jewellery cleaner
You can also clean your silver bracelet and charms with toothpaste. Take a look at this method with only five steps.
Add toothpaste to a toothbrush
Put a small amount of toothpaste onto the toothbrush.
Rub over the jewelllery
Rub the toothpaste over your silver jewellery, taking particular care in tarnished areas.
Leave for a few minutes
Leave it to soak for a few minutes.
Wash the toothpaste off with water
Use clean, plain water to wash the toothpaste off. Take care to remove all traces of toothpaste as it is abrasive.
Do not use this method if your charms have gemstones as it could damage them.