Cleaning up your money can seem like a big task. With special care and these tips, you’ll find it easier than you think.
Silver Declining Tips:
#1 Before cleaning your silver, dust your collection first. Dust can be abrasive and scratch the silver finish if not removed before cleaning. Use soft bristles or clean cotton to dust your silver.
#2 Don’t use your dishwasher to wash your silver. The mixture is hard to clean, which will damage the silver. Another reason for not using detergents is that the temperatures used are much higher than those used to remove silver.
#3 Hand wash your silver immediately after use. hot mild soapy water for washing and do not use gloves. Wash your silver in clean hot water and dry quickly. By washing your pieces this way, you will prevent your silver from tarnishing.
#4 Using household items to remove tarnish from your silver is always the best and cheapest way to go. Many are made of simple items homemade-cleaners.
One common method is aluminum foil, which is quick and works well. You can also substitute foil for a water softener such as Calgon. Place an aluminum plate in the pan and pour over it 2-3 ounces. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda. Let this mixture come to a boil. After the water has boiled, add your silverware, making sure that all of your water is covered. Cook for 2-3 minutes more. Then rinse, dry, and rub with a soft cloth. This method works especially well with hardware and dishes.
#5 It is recommended that commercial polish only be used when cleaning your silver when your home will fail. Silver polish in silver polish is available at your local grocery or hardware store. With so many choices of commercial polishing it can be easy to get confused as to which one is the best. Choose a commercial cleaner that is less abrasive.
#6 When polishing silver, stop when your crust is shiny. The residue will be on a cleaning cloth. Too much friction will make your coin do damage to your finish.
#7 If you have a hard time removing the candle from the candlestick, use a knife or something else sharp. But pour some hot water over
your candlestick, and let him sit. The timer can be varied to gently pull the candlestick to its solution.
#8 Before you put the silver ones back in their wardrobe, you might want to wearing white white gloves. This ensures that your pieces are free of oil and salt that can be found on your skin. If you make your own white gloves, you can use a clean cloth instead. Just make sure your silver doesn’t touch your skin.
Now safely store your silver collection. For added protection, be sure to read up on how to store and care for your beautiful silver. Your money, by applying all the suggestions, can be used for many generations.
