Goddard's Silver Dip (295ml) 296879

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There are several ways to prevent tarnish with jewelry,” says Laura Elizabeth, owner and designer of luxury jewelry line Laura Elizabeth Jewelry. “One way is to store it in a cool, dry place. When silver is exposed to oxygen or moisture it tarnishes. Place your jewelry in a zip top baggie. Squeeze all the oxygen out. This protects your jewelry from moisture as well as any environmental issues such as touching other metal and perfumes.” Tarnish forms when the ingredients in silver react with sulfur in the air or in things that are put on the surface, such as some foods. To remove tarnish, you need to strip away the layer that has formed. This can be done by removing it with a chemical, such as a silver dip or cleaner. Some cleaners work best when combined with a scrubbing action. Finally, rinse away the tarnish with warm water and dry the piece. Use chalk or silica bags in the storage area to help absorb moisture that can speed tarnish development. When silver is mixed with other metals, it become an alloy. Sterling silver is the most common alloy used to make jewellery and a wide variety of tableware, and it is almost always mixed with copper for lasting durability. Sterling silver is also referred to as 925, which means it is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. However, some sterling contains a bit more silver: 95% or 950. Minimize exposing your silver to substances that contain sulfur (e.g., mayonnaise, eggs, mustard, onions, latex, and wool) because sulfur causes corrosion.

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Q. I have sterling silver flatware that I use several times a year for special occasions. How often should I clean it with a silver cleaner to prevent tarnish from developing? Look for silver polish that is cost effective and won’t require a lot to treat your silver items. Liquids and creams often come in smaller containers—you only need a small amount to be effective. Dips are usually larger containers because you will need to pour out the solution into another dish to submerge your items. Silver jewelry cleaners are often the smallest because they have trays built in that can hold delicate pieces, like dainty chains and stud earrings. Store all silver items in a cool, dry place. Higher humidity increases the likelihood of tarnishing.

This foam cleanser is great to have on hand after you use your silver pieces, such as serving dishes or flatware. Tarnish is often caused by food residue on silver and this foam works in place of dish soap to target those contaminants and provide a protective barrier. It also shines your silver items to a high shine. If you want to avoid using harsh chemicals when you clean your silver items, look for products that don’t contain ammonia or that indicate they are environmentally safe. For large scale silver cleaning needs, Goddard’s Silver Cleaner Dip solution is cost effective and great at cleaning things in bulk. To use it, you’ll need to have a separate container to hold the dip. Then all you have to do is submerge your silver pieces and the solution takes care of cleaning! Having tongs or donning gloves to get your pieces out of the solution will protect your skin from exposure. Wash your jewelry with soapy water, rinse, and you’ll see a noticeable shine. You can leave heavily tarnished items in the solution for as long as five minutes, but otherwise, remove the silver when it appears clean. Some silver items are difficult to clean and polish because of their unique shape and size. For those items use Goddard’s Silver Dip.

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Some silver jewellery pieces have oxidised finishes and are often referred to as antique silver. This dark colouration is designed to give sterling silver jewellery an aged effect, and it can be damaged or even removed by some silver cleaners. Wiping these pieces gently with a silver cleaning cloth is your best option to avoid damage. Silver is found in nature in the form of ore or as a byproduct of refining other metals. Fine silver is often referred to as 999, which means it is 99.9% pure silver. While it is used to make some small trinkets and bullion, fine silver is very soft. It doesn’t tarnish. It's important to note that you should not put any polishing cloth in the laundry. They have a polishing solution in the fibers and washing them will remove that benefit. If the cloth does get dirty, you will need to replace it. You should also replace the cloth periodically because frequent use will use up the embedded polishing agents. Each cloth can be used for months or even years, depending on how often you polish your pieces and how many you have. Use care when polishing or dipping silver plated items. It is easy to wear away the thin outer layer of silver and cause more harm than good through over-cleaning. Liquid silver polishes are common because you can work them into large or small areas, as well as intricate designs. They can be applied with a soft cloth or brush, then rinsed away. Creams and foams are very similar but usually take more elbow grease to work into the silver. While dips can create additional mess and aren’t always as effective on tarnish, they are the easiest to use—all you have to do is submerge your pieces in the solution. For our Best Budget, we’re loving Goddard’s Silver Cleaner Dip, which is super cost effective and great for items in bulk.

Types of silver cleaners

Plating is a process that involves coating a base metal with a thin layer of silver. Overlay is a similar process. While silver-plated items are beautiful, they must be handled with care as the silver layer can wear away over time, exposing the base metal beneath. They may be inscribed with the words “plate” or “silverplate.”