[Jewelry making - Article 01619] - Re: [Orchid] Cleaning of Sterling Silver Jewelry

[jake]

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>     Calgon water softener, liquid or powder works and is at most
>     grocery stores. We do use it every single day for every sterling
>     silver purchase. 

    I was surprised at that, no reason why it wouldn't, Ron wrote,
    "Actually, pretty much any mild alkali will work. It's about shifting
    the pH of the solution enough for the reaction to take place." 

    Actually washing soda, a non-metallic pan, aluminum foil touching
    the silver, and hot to warm water is better. (Works fairly fast.)
    This is why; it is safe on turquoise etc. Calgon and others contain
    other chemicals. For quick (light) clean up use bar soap (unscented)
    and an old toothbrush, water, scrub lightly, dry and buff up with
    anything, paper towels work. Avoid dish soap (additives) and of
    course anything that has cleansing cream or the like added.
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