Many times people use chemical powder or toothpaste to clean silver, due to which there is a fear of the jewelery getting worn out. If you are troubled by this problem, then you can try this home remedy using tea leaves. This method not only makes old and blackened silver shine in minutes, but will also keep the shine of the jewelery intact for a long time.
cleaning supplies
- a pot and water
- a little detergent powder
- one spoon tea leaves
- half sliced lemon
- an old toothbrush
water and detergent solution
First of all, take so much water in a vessel that the silver jewelery is completely immersed in it. Now add half a spoon of detergent powder in this water and keep it on the gas to heat. Detergent works to loosen the grease and dust on the silver surface. When the water becomes slightly hot, put blackened silver items like anklets, rings or coins in it.
effect of tea leaves
Now you have to add one spoon tea leaves in this boiling water. It may seem strange to know, but the tannins and natural properties present in tea leaves are very helpful in removing blackness from silver. As the water boils, the tea leaves will release their color and react chemically with the blackening of the silver, removing the tarnish.
Lemon is a natural bleaching agent
When the water starts boiling well, then you have to squeeze half a lemon. The citric acid present in lemon works as a powerful cleaner. Lemon juice combined with tea leaves and detergent helps in bringing back the lost shine of silver. Let it boil well for 2-3 minutes. During this time the color of the boiling water will change and gradually the silver will become clear.
Give final touch with toothbrush
After boiling for 2-3 minutes, turn off the gas and carefully take out the silver jewellery. Now take an old toothbrush and dip it in the same boiled solution and rub it gently on the corners and design areas of the jewellery. If the dirt on the silver has softened due to boiling, then as soon as you move the brush, the black layer will be completely removed and the silver will start shining from inside.
easy way to clean silver
washing with clean water and drying
The last step is to wash the silver with normal water. After washing, you will see that the silver has become white and shiny like new. After this, immediately wipe the silver jewelery with a cotton cloth and dry it. Keep in mind that silver can turn black again if it remains moist, so it is important to dry it completely.
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