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Caring for Silver
by Jill Montwaur
http://www.faxsilver.com
That shiny, reflective surface of your silver objects soon
looses its luster when oxidization causes that familiar
black tarnish. A chemical reaction from exposure to outside
elements and atmosphere causes the tarnish to appear on
silver. The more humid the climate, the faster it
accelerates.
Your silver can last a lifetime with regular cleaning and
proper maintenance. Bringing you many years of enjoyment.
Silver scratches and pits easily. The best way to clean
your silver is with a non abrasive paste or liquid polish
cleaner. You can find silver polish cleaners in your
grocery store, hardware store, pharmacy or jewelry store.
You'll find two types of silver polish cleaner. One you
need to apply and let dry and remove with a cloth. The
other is applied than washed off. The one you wash off is
the least abrasive making it your best choice. Some silver
polish cleaners also provide anti-tarnish protection.
When polishing your silver, use a 100% cotton cloth
or ball. Other fabrics will cause scratching and pitting. A
good idea would be to wear cotton gloves while cleaning and
polishing so your fingerprints stay off of the silver.
Other types of silver cleaning methods exist but aren't
recommend. Chemical dips and Electrochemical cleaning can
damage your silver with scratches and pitting. The chemical
dip is only recommended for severely tarnished silver that
won't clean with a polish.
Try these simple tips to reduce silver tarnish. Store each
silver item individually inside a polyethylene bag. Extra
protection, wrap them in sulfur free archive tissue. Absorb
moisture and harmful pollutants by placing bagged silica
gel and active charcoal or Anti Tarnish strips with the
stored silver.
A big No No is cleaning your silver in the dishwasher. The
hard detergent and extreme hot water will damage your
silver with scratches and pitting. Hand wash your silver
and dry with a 100% cotton dish towel.
Your silver brings priceless pleasure and enjoyment. Treat
it with the care it deserves and generations will enjoy its
beauty for many years.
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