Does anyone know how to remove tarnish from sterling silver earrings with ?

Question

household things such as baking soda and such? I don't have the money to go get the cleaning cloth and was hoping someone could help. Thanks!

Answer 1

Use an old toothbrush and some toothpaste, I promise.

Answer 2

Silver is the only jewelry I wear, and I keep it clean using a small dab of toothpaste.
Just rinse your silver piece in warm water -- not hot -- and dab just enough toothpaste to cover the piece with a paste. Opaque pastes work best, but I've also tried gels which require a bit more effort but in the end, also remove tarnish.
Use a Q-Tip to access the crevices if any, rub the paste gently around the piece, then rinse in tepid water and dry.
Viola! You'll have tarnish-free shinny silver with a faint aroma of mint or whatever flavor toothpaste you use.
Best --
Scarlett
P.S. Don't use abrasives such as baking soda, even when diluted with water. The particles are too course and will scratch your silver.

Answer 3

How to Clean Sterling Silver Jewelry

Prevention - When storing your sterling silver jewelry you want to avoid scratching the jewelry piece and you want to minimize the oxidation process. It would be best to store your sterling silver jewelry in an air tight container lined with something soft. The less air exposed to will slow the oxidation and the soft lining with avoid scratches.

Cleaning - Interestingly, wearing your jewelry is a good way to help keep it in good condition providing you take some measure of care while wearing your jewelry. Notwithstanding all of the above, your sterling silver jewelry does need to be cleaned from time to time. This is where it is important to understand your piece of jewelry.

If possible it may be helpful to separate your jewelry piece when cleaning. Don't go to far with this idea. If the stone is mounted, leave it alone. If your necklace is tied together with cord or leather it may be ok to separate. Know what cleaners are best for each piece of your jewelry. Find a cleaner that can clean the whole piece without hurting one of the elements of your jewelry piece.

Common cleaning methods include warm water and mild dish soap. use a soft toothbrush or cotton swab. Frequent hand polishing with a soft cloth is also helpful. A traditional method of cleaning your sterling silver that has been past down from generation to generation. That is the use of toothpaste to clean your sterling silver jewelry.

Toothpaste can contain small abrasive granules that have been know to scratch the jewelry piece. A wise approach to this idea is to consider the piece of jewelry. If it has a smooth fine finish the scratches will show. If the piece has a lot of texture the scratches may matter to you. It's hard to deny the effectiveness of toothpaste as a cleaner of oxidation and tarnish. Use caution when considering.

Answer 4

Get some baking powder, half a lemon and an old tooth brush, rub the brush on the lemon and then in the baking powder and then use it the silver you want to clean, after this rinse it with cold water and dry and don't worry about getting tarnished again for a while ;)

Answer 5

Toothpaste

Answer 6

You can use toothpaste. Make sure it is paste and not gel. It works great. Just rinse with clean water after rubbing the toothpaste on and it will come clean. I have used this on my silver jewelry.

Answer 7

I invested in a bottle of Tarn X and it has lasted me for years. Works great on all types of jewelry and coins.

Answer 8

yes baking soda, and try toothpaste.

Answer 9

try rubbing lemon on it