Tips for polishing silver
Whether for sentimental or financial reasons, it makes sense to look after your valuables, and you can do so by taking a little care and without resorting to chemical cleaners. Here are some tips for polishing silver
Share it● White toothpaste and a little olive oil makes a good polish for items that can’t be immersed, but don’t rub too hard or you’ll wear away the silver coating.
● Try making your own earth-wise silver polish by combining equal parts of whiting (powdered chalk, available from hardware stores), cloudy ammonia, methylated spirits and water.
● Use an old shaving or stencil brush to work the polish into the crevices on finely patterned or fili- gree silver. Cover the bristles with a soft cloth to polish off.
● Don’t wash bone or ivory handles in hot water. It accelerates the natural yellowing process.
● To whiten bone or ivory handles or remove stains from them, make a paste with a little lemon juice and salt, rub into the handles, rinse in tepid water and dry.
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