cleaning silver jewellery

myself321

hi there

are there any household items that can be used to clean sterling silver , many thanks

Olliebeak

check this out:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2166165_sterling-silver-jewelry-baking-soda.html

lisababy2002uk

i always use toothpaste and a old toothbrush on mine and its great just make sure you wash all of the toothpast off

celyn90

I'd second the aluminium foil idea! Or leave it in cola for 15 mins then scrub it gently. I'd use a cotton bud for crevices to make sure I didn't scratch it. cel x

Skint_Catt

Someone must have an OS tip for this! I have a necklace which has had a stone come out and I need to take it into repair, but the clasp and around the other stones is dirty and I'd be ashamed to take it in like that. Its too fiddly to clean with a pin so is there anything OS I can soak it in that won't damage the silver?

Thanks

Catt xx

Pink.

Hi Skint_Catt,

I use warm soapy water and a toothbrush to clean jewellery and it doesn't damage the metal.

This older thread should help:

cleaning silver jewellry

I'll add your thread to that one later to keep all the suggestions together.

Pink

Jayne_Carrentals

Coca-cola.
Dont think it'll damage it. Just leave it to soak overnight.

Skint_Catt

I did think about that as I'm sitting here drinking a can of it, lol.

peb

I was going to suggest coke but would be wary if the jewellery was valuable - might it be too abrasive?

Skint_Catt

It's Swarovski, so I'd rather be safe than sorry but cola can't do too much harm can it - especially as its drinkable! :eek: :rotfl: