How to Clean Tarnished Silver to Make It Look Like New

Silver objects are among the most precious that we keep in our homes: whether they are rings, bracelets, necklaces, but also cutlery or other decorative objects, they almost always have an emotional as well as economic value.

Silver, however, has a flaw: over time it tends to blacken and lose its natural shine. This is a completely natural phenomenon and, fortunately, solvable.

This metal takes on a dark and opaque color due to exposure to hydrogen sulfide in the air. The chemical reaction that occurs affects the surface layer of the object, and for this reason it is possible to recover it.

Toothpaste
It is not only useful in keeping your mouth free from cavities, but can be used to restore tarnished silver.

Wash silver objects with soap and water, then apply a layer of toothpaste to their surface for 5 minutes. Finally, rinse with cold water and dry well with absorbent paper.
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