How to Shine Silver

Silver is a timeless metal used in designs from antiques to modern jewelry and accents. Shining this precious metal can be easy and with proper care it can be preserved for generations.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sponge
• Hagerty Polish
• Sunshine Polishing Cloth
• Flannel or 100% cotton cloth

1. 
   New Faucet by: Octoberdog at Flickr

   Rinse your silver of all foods and materials that may contain sulfur or acidic properties that can leave tarnish.

2. 
   Hagerty Silver Polish

   Apply a small amount of Hagerty's Silver Polish to a damp sponge and wipe object in one direction. Make sure not to wipe in circular motions to avoid scratches or an unflattering pattern from developing on the silver.

3. 
   Facial Cotton

   Remove excess polish with warm damp cotton ball or facial cotton then rinse the silver in warm water.

4. 
   Flannel Cloth

   Immediately wipe silver dry with dry flannel or 100% cotton cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Shining silver jewelry can cost as little as five dollars when you use a Sunshine Polishing Cloth. This cloth is a microfiber cloth infused with a formula made to help show and keep the natural shine of silver. Some silver jewelry or items are made to be enhanced by natural oxidation which darkens the silver. To get the most out of the designs use the polishing cloth only on the raised areas of the jewelry or item. A Sunshine Polishing Cloth can be purchased at local jewelry stores or directly at http://www.sunshinepolishingcloth.com
• Remember to take the necessary precautions when using any chemical with noxious fumes.
• Acidic materials and materials which contain sulfur can cause tarnish on silver.
• When washing or rinsing silver, do not allow it to touch the metal of the sink, it may cause scratching.

Resources

• silversmithing.com
• sunshinepolishingcloth.com
• hagerty-polish.com