If we take good care of a silver jewel, it will last a lifetime.

Silver is a Natural metal that, thanks to its properties, has a very pleasant shine that gives us light and lasts forever. At the same time, it is malleable. and lose their shine with use. Chemical factors are the cause of this; the climate, the level of sulfur in the environment, body creams, pH of the skin , cleaning products, perfume, etc. However, this process can vary from person to person and from one piece to another.

We want to give you some practical tips to care for and clean silver jewelry that will help you maintain it in the best possible way.

1. The Constant cleaning is essential , we recommend using a special cleaning cloth for silver, its use is very simple and will be of great help. We saw the need to have our own cleaning cloth and we have made it in two sizes, they are very economical and with good use, they will last you years. We could not work without these chamois. I pass you the link in case you are interested.

• Avoid creams or products corrosive chemicals (watch out for chlorine in swimming pools).

• Protect your jewelry by storing it in airtight plastic bags when not in use to prevent oxidation. Long live silver!

If you are more into home tricks, I leave you 3 tips on how to clean silver jewelry that will surprise you.

1. Clean silver with toothpaste

Use toothpaste that is not whitening or special for tartar, since these types of toothpaste have abrasive components that could damage the silver a little. Those made with a bicarbonate base are recommended. Finally, rinse the pieces with plenty of water.

2. Clean silver with baking soda and vinegar

This is perhaps the most popular trick for cleaning silver. Prepare half a glass of warm water and add a tablespoon of baking soda. Stir until it forms a consistent paste. Add a splash of vinegar. Put your silver items in the mixture. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then clean with an old soft toothbrush.

Remove any remaining mixture with a damp microfibre cloth. Finally, dry with a clean cloth.

3. Clean silver with lemon and salt

There are several fruits with some properties that are very good for cleaning. Lemon is known to be one of them. Do you want to see? Try covering half a lemon with fine salt and rubbing it on your silver objects. You will be surprised! The salt and lemon together will have an exfoliating effect, which will help you leave your pieces clean and shiny. When you are done, rinse or wipe off the remains of the mixture with a damp microfiber cloth .

These are our tips for cleaning silver jewelry. Do you know any more? Share them in the comments!

Nuria Vilaseca
Online Marketing Manager Tu Cielito Lindo