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The tip: An unusual and environmentally friendly way to clean silver, is to boil water
in a pot. Add plenty of salt. If the jewellery has stones or pearls, it is important to warm
these up together with the water. And now to the exciting moment: Add pieces of aluminum paper to the boiling water,
and soon you can see that the oxidation moves from the jewellery to the aluminum pieces that turn brown. It acts like a battery.
Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon or similar tool. After you have let it boil a few minutes, gradually pour in cooler water in the pot,
so that any stones not will be destroyed. Then you can polish your jewellery with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste. Dry your jewellery with a towel.
This method is excellent when it is difficult to access everywhere, such as thin chains, but it also works fine with larger jewellery.
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Conventional method: Both silver and gold jewellery are easily cleaned with soap if you do it regularly.
Sometimes you have to use a toothbrush or other soft brush to access all the small parts. If the jewellery still is slightly dark
after being washed, you have to use some kind of antioxidants e.g. silver polish. When the jewellery is clean, it may be in
need of a little polishing. Here you can use any kind of soft polish: some old-fashioned silver polish, toothpaste or polish
for your car. Rub the jewellery, and it will be shiny again.
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