Silver care for beginners

Silver jewelry is a valuable and elegant accessory that will last for many years if properly cared for and stored. In this blog post, I will share some tips on how to properly store, clean and care for silver jewelry to keep it in the best possible condition.

Silver can tarnish over time and develop black spots/discoloration on the surface, known as "tarnish." Tarnish is a natural reaction of silver to the surrounding air, particularly sulfur compounds. However, tarnish does not affect the quality of the silver and can be easily removed.

Storing silver jewelry:

Proper storage of silver jewelry is very important to prevent the material from tarnishing and avoid scratches. Here are some tips for storing silver jewelry:

1. Use a jewelry box or soft fabric bag to store the jewelry. Avoid plastic bags or other materials that do not keep out moisture and air.

2. Avoid storing silver jewelry with other metals, as this can cause the metals to chemically bond and may cause silver jewelry to tarnish or discolor.

3. Store the jewelry in a cool, dry place. Humidity and heat can accelerate the tarnishing of silver jewelry.

Cleaning silver jewelry:

Silver jewelry can tarnish and discolor over time. Here are some tips for cleaning silver jewelry:

1. Use a special silver cleaning cloth to clean the jewelry. Avoid hard brushes or abrasive cleaners that can leave scratches on the surface.

2. There are many different types of silver cleaners on the market, from sprays to wipes and pastes. These cleaners can often remove stubborn stains and discoloration and restore the shine of silver. Here are some tips for using specialty silver cleaners:

   1. Read the instructions carefully before using the cleaner. Some cleaners need to be diluted, while others can be applied directly.

   2. Apply the cleaner to a soft cloth or brush and gently rub the jewelry. Avoid using hard brushes or abrasive cleaners, which can scratch the surface.

   3. Rinse the jewelry thoroughly with warm water and dry it with a soft cloth.

   Ultrasonic cleaning for silver:

   Another method of cleaning silver is using an ultrasonic cleaner. These devices use sound waves to loosen dirt and contaminants from the surface of the silver. Here are some tips for using an ultrasonic cleaner for silver:

   1. Fill the ultrasonic cleaner with water and add cleaning solution according to the manufacturer's instructions.

   2. Place the silver jewelry in the cleaner and turn the device on. Leave the jewelry in the cleaner for the recommended time.

   3. Remove the jewelry from the cleaner and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Dry the jewelry with a soft cloth.

3. Professional cleaning at a jeweler. (our recommendation)

Poliboy:

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Provides extra long tarnish protection

POLIBOY Silver Intensive Care was specially developed for cleaning and caring for real silver and silver-plated objects. The care product is also suitable for cleaning gold. The cleaned surfaces are protected from tarnishing again by waxes and give the silver a beautiful, long-lasting shine without the need for polishing. Using POLIBOY Silver Intensive Care is very simple and time-saving: apply and polish, rinse, done!

Application:

Shake before use! Apply POLIBOY to a damp sponge (ideally made of viscose) and rub the silver with it. Rinse with water and dry. Only rub water-sensitive parts dry. Repeat the application for heavy stains and very dark tarnish.

Prevent:

Silver jewelry requires regular care to keep it in the best possible condition. Here are some tips for silver jewelry tarnishing:

1. Avoid wearing the jewelry while swimming or showering, as this may accelerate tarnishing.

2. Avoid contact with perfume, hairspray and other chemicals that can damage the jewelry.

3. Avoid placing the jewelry in water that contains salt or chlorine, as this can accelerate the tarnishing of the silver.

Conclusion:

Silver jewelry is a beautiful accessory that can last for many years with proper care and storage.

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