I have a sterling silver ring I put in a felt pouch for traveling, when I took it out, it had a very thick dull finish on it. I purchased the polishing cloths and used the paste but it is not completely removing it, can anyone recommend anything to help? :(
2006-06-21 05:29:59 · 25 answers · asked by tiny1 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
You can also try toothpaste or some of the cleaning solution that you submerge your jewelry into and let it soak for a few minutes.
2006-06-21 05:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by Peace2All 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Silver is a very common and inexpensive metal that comes from the family of Metalflexibilius, a latin term meaning metal that can be flexed at it's natural state. In order to polish again your metal, place it in a solution based of: 1 part lemon juice, 1 part baking soda and 2 part water. Let it soak for about 10 minutes, then remove and with a baking soda product such as a toothpaste based one, polish once again to a shining and new look. This will work because of the mineral restaration required for the ring. If it is a fake silver ring, it will turn green or copper like.
2006-06-21 05:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by EJU006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok seriously a good at home trick is rinse with water, then take and old toothbrush, warm water over it add toothpaste of any kind just like brushing your teeth. Start scrubbing in the and all around in the cracks for about a good minute or so then make sure to rinse thourghly to remove excess toothpaste, Any brand will do but I found Colgate Whitening works best. If it still doesn't shine or look new it probably isn't real silver or it could be really dirty and you can repeat the process. I ensure that its guaranteed to shine, I know you'll enjoy your new shiny silver. Oh quick tip, every time you take your ring off be sure to clean with cloth to remove dirt and oil.
2006-06-21 06:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by dan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way to clean and not scratch your silver ring or any silver jewelry or tea services is a paste of baking soda. Apply a paste of baking soda and water on the ring and rub gently. You'll be amazed and how beautiful it will be.
Storing silver should be done in a muslin bag. This will allow the metal to breath and not tarnish it.
2006-06-21 05:51:01 · answer #4 · answered by walkssoftly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that wearing silver polishes it. I had a necklace that was tarnished, but it became nice and shiny after wearing it a few days. I am surprised the cloth didn't work. Try rubbibg it with a finger. You can also purches pouches and jewlry boxes that prevent tarnish.
2006-06-21 05:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi yes you can clean silver with white vinegar just put some into a bowl about 3 cap fulls and leave overnight then it will be taken out of bowl and with a soft cloth buff up ring it should do the trick for you lets hope
2006-06-21 20:42:54 · answer #6 · answered by LINDSEY C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Walmart and get some silver polish. It's like, 4 bucks for a tub and it's super easy. It's safe to use on gems, too.
2016-03-26 23:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear it...honestly, when I haven't worn my silver rings for a while, they get dingy. I put it on and leave it on for a couple days and the oils in my hand bring back the lustre of the silver. I haven't ever cleaned my rings with polish. I've also heard that toothpaste works too!!
2006-06-21 05:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by terrapinqueen76 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most jewelry stores will clean and polish it for free. There is also a solution that jewelry stores sell that will clean the ring over night.
2006-06-21 05:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by Mojo Jojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Tarn-X. I've used it on on my silverware and coins. Its easily available at WalMart, Target, grocery stores, etc...
Basically any sorta metal poilsh should work, Brasso, Brite Boy, Nevr Dull. Tarn-X Seems to work best though on Silver.
2006-06-21 06:45:57 · answer #10 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋