If you are one of the many homeowners that like to decorate their space with a lot of sterling silver, then you will know exactly how important it is to make sure that that silver is kept in as perfect condition as possible! Things like sterling silver frames in particular are usually out in places that are open to a lot of natural light, as well as available for visitors to pick up and examine the photos within. As a result, this can lead to a lot of grime and general buildup on the silver, which needs to be dealt with on a regular basis to ensure a good condition. With this in mind, here is a simple guide to the ultimate cleaning process for sterling silver frames.
What Do You Need?
These are the items that you need in order to clean your silver frames:
- A soft cleaning cloth
- Aluminum foil
- Deep bowl
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Water
- Detergent
- Vinegar
- Ketchup
- Soft bristled toothbrush.
Method 1 - Baking Soda and Aluminum Foil
For this method, you dust your frame and separate the parts of the frame so that you are only left with the silver. Line a bowl with foil and pour hot water into it with 2 cups of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of salt. Submerge the silver for about 10 minutes and then after soaking, gently rub it with the toothbrush before rinsing and drying.
Method 2 - Detergent and Foil
Again, cover a bowl with foil and pour hot water into it. Add a small amount of detergent and leave your silver to soak for 30 minutes. Rinse the frame afterwards before drying with a soft cloth.
Method 3 - Ketchup!
Believe it or not, ketchup can be used to get rid of pesky stains and tarnish! Squeeze some ketchup on a soft cloth and gently rub it over the affected areas of silver. Leave the ketchup to sit on the silver for about 15 minutes before cleaning everything off with another dry, soft cloth. It might feel silly whilst you are doing it, but believe when we say that ketchup isn’t only good for dipping with fries!
Method 4 - White Vinegar and Baking Soda
Place your silver frames in a bowl and cover it completely with white vinegar. When it is submerged, add baking soda to the vinegar, roughly 4 tablespoons for every cup of liquid that was used. Leave your silver in the bowl for about 60 minutes before rinsing it thoroughly in warm water and drying it with a soft, lint free cloth.
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