How to Clean Affliction Jewelry
Owners of "Affliction" jewelry will likely want to keep it in peak condition, which requires regular cleaning. Affliction jewelry is a brand of jewelry created by the clothing company of the same name. The company focuses on clothing and jewelry with a dark and artistic theme, mostly marketed towards sports and hard rock communities. The intricately designed jewelry is made of sterling silver and includes a variety of rings and necklaces. To clean Affliction jewelry, treat it as you would most sterling-silver jewelry. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Clean, lint-free cloth
- Mild soap, such as dish soap
- Soft towel
- Baking soda or toothpaste
- Clean dish
- Soft brush, such as a toothbrush
- Salt
- Pot
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic spoon
- Strainer
Instructions
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Wipe the sterling silver with a clean and lint-free cloth every time you use it to ensure that the jewelry is not tarnished by oils on the skin.
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Wash the sterling silver in warm, soapy water. Rinse the jewelry thoroughly to remove soap. Dry it with a soft towel.
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Choose whether you will use toothpaste or baking soda to polish the sterling silver. Either works well. With baking soda, you should put a tablespoon in a bowl and add water to it until it has the consistency of toothpaste. Mix the concoction so it does not have clumps of baking soda.
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Place either the baking soda or toothpaste on the silver and spread the paste with a cloth, covering the entire piece of jewelry with the polisher. Use a soft brush to reach hard-to-reach areas. After covering the jewelry, place it on a clean dish or towel.
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Rinse off the silver with warm water, starting with the first piece of jewelry that you started cleaning. Use a brush to remove any residue from crevices.
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Dry the jewelry completely after rinsing it to ensure that spotting does not appear.
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Clean the most tarnished pieces of jewelry using a solution of 1 part baking soda, 1 part salt, 1 part liquid dish soap and 64 parts water. Line a pot with aluminum foil, then add all the components and mix them with a plastic spoon.
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Put the pieces of silver jewelry into the pot and place the pot on the stove, with the heat turned on low. Bring the pot to a boil, and then remove it from the heat. Let the pot sit for 4 to 6 minutes.
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Drain the mixture with a strainer and rinse the jewelry off with warm water. Dry all the jewelry using a soft, clean towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Tarnishing is a natural process that cannot be stopped entirely.
Do not use toothpaste or baking soda on other types of jewelry, since they may be damaged.
