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Silver jewelry question
An excellent way of cleaning badly tarnished silver is to place a crumpled
sheet of cooking foil and a good handful of washing soda into a bowl, and cover with boiling water. As it`s fizzing pop the snall items in and leave for a few minutes. You`ll see them cleaning very fast - when clean enough, take them out and rinse them and buff up with a soft clean cloth. Pat P. "LdyTegan" wrote in message ... I know this is an odd question but here goes anyway.. I wear silver rings and noticed tonight that the tarnish had gotten a bit out of control (actually, I've known for some time, but finally took the time to pay attention). So, I hauled out the liquid stuff that I got at Walmart a while back and tried it. I have two different types, one for anything with a stone in it, which apparently is pretty mild, and those rings are just fine.. however... the rings that are strictly silver, I used a different cleaner.Same brand, but directions say that it's safe for solid silver (meaning no stones.. not solid silver) It must be stronger because in the time I spent brushing at particularly dark tarnished spots on my necklace (maybe 2-3 minutes), the solid silver rings have lost all their 'character'... the "good" tarnish that defines the details. (and here comes the silly question) Now, I know it will build back up, but short of sticking them in bleach, is there anyway to restore a bit of that tarnish quickly? They all look incredibly naked.. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions! Tegan Who we are never changes. Who we think we are... does. - Unknown |
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I'm almost positive Pat, but I just have to confirm before I destroy my
jewelery. What you refer to as 'cooking foil' is what we call tin foil right? With my luck I'd get the wrong thing and turn my silver jewelery to tin! LOL. Maureen In Vancouver, B.C. Pat Porter wrote: An excellent way of cleaning badly tarnished silver is to place a crumpled sheet of cooking foil and a good handful of washing soda into a bowl, and cover with boiling water. As it`s fizzing pop the snall items in and leave for a few minutes. You`ll see them cleaning very fast - when clean enough, take them out and rinse them and buff up with a soft clean cloth. Pat P. "LdyTegan" wrote in message ... I know this is an odd question but here goes anyway.. I wear silver rings and noticed tonight that the tarnish had gotten a bit out of control (actually, I've known for some time, but finally took the time to pay attention). So, I hauled out the liquid stuff that I got at Walmart a while back and tried it. I have two different types, one for anything with a stone in it, which apparently is pretty mild, and those rings are just fine.. however... the rings that are strictly silver, I used a different cleaner.Same brand, but directions say that it's safe for solid silver (meaning no stones.. not solid silver) It must be stronger because in the time I spent brushing at particularly dark tarnished spots on my necklace (maybe 2-3 minutes), the solid silver rings have lost all their 'character'... the "good" tarnish that defines the details. (and here comes the silly question) Now, I know it will build back up, but short of sticking them in bleach, is there anyway to restore a bit of that tarnish quickly? They all look incredibly naked.. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions! Tegan Who we are never changes. Who we think we are... does. - Unknown -- Maureen Miller C.H. |
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Yes that`s right - aluminium foil, as we call it. The stuff that comes in
rolls, for wrapping the turkey in, etc! Just scrunch it up a bit, and put it in a bowl. Large handful of washing soda, boiling water to cover and watch it fizz! Looks quite scary, but it`s fine. Pat P "Russell Miller" wrote in message ... I'm almost positive Pat, but I just have to confirm before I destroy my jewelery. What you refer to as 'cooking foil' is what we call tin foil right? With my luck I'd get the wrong thing and turn my silver jewelery to tin! LOL. Maureen In Vancouver, B.C. Pat Porter wrote: An excellent way of cleaning badly tarnished silver is to place a crumpled sheet of cooking foil and a good handful of washing soda into a bowl, and cover with boiling water. As it`s fizzing pop the snall items in and leave for a few minutes. You`ll see them cleaning very fast - when clean enough, take them out and rinse them and buff up with a soft clean cloth. Pat P. "LdyTegan" wrote in message ... I know this is an odd question but here goes anyway.. I wear silver rings and noticed tonight that the tarnish had gotten a bit out of control (actually, I've known for some time, but finally took the time to pay attention). So, I hauled out the liquid stuff that I got at Walmart a while back and tried it. I have two different types, one for anything with a stone in it, which apparently is pretty mild, and those rings are just fine.. however... the rings that are strictly silver, I used a different cleaner.Same brand, but directions say that it's safe for solid silver (meaning no stones.. not solid silver) It must be stronger because in the time I spent brushing at particularly dark tarnished spots on my necklace (maybe 2-3 minutes), the solid silver rings have lost all their 'character'... the "good" tarnish that defines the details. (and here comes the silly question) Now, I know it will build back up, but short of sticking them in bleach, is there anyway to restore a bit of that tarnish quickly? They all look incredibly naked.. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions! Tegan Who we are never changes. Who we think we are... does. - Unknown -- Maureen Miller C.H. |
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In article ,
"Pat Porter" wrote: Yes that`s right - aluminium foil, as we call it. The stuff that comes in rolls, for wrapping the turkey in, etc! Just scrunch it up a bit, and put it in a bowl. Large handful of washing soda, boiling water to cover and watch it fizz! Looks quite scary, but it`s fine. Next question from a silly American: What's "washing soda"? Lynn |
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Arm & Hammer Baking Soda. I tried it on my flatware for my last dinner
party and it did work. Lucille "Lynn Hansen" wrote in message ... In article , "Pat Porter" wrote: Yes that`s right - aluminium foil, as we call it. The stuff that comes in rolls, for wrapping the turkey in, etc! Just scrunch it up a bit, and put it in a bowl. Large handful of washing soda, boiling water to cover and watch it fizz! Looks quite scary, but it`s fine. Next question from a silly American: What's "washing soda"? Lynn |
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The soda crystals that used to be used to soften the water - like broken
bits of glass? Not often used these days, but I always keep a packet under the sink - good for wetting and rubbing on stings and bites! Like bathsalts without the colour and perfume, only much coarser. Phew! Maybe you don`t get it over there - maybe it`s too old fashioned for you folks! Maybe it`s just our common language letting us down again! I`d be interested to know what you DO call it - do you know, Sheena? Being an immigrant, you should do! Now don`t YOU go all sensitive on me for calling you an immigrant! Pat P. "Lynn Hansen" wrote in message ... In article , "Pat Porter" wrote: Yes that`s right - aluminium foil, as we call it. The stuff that comes in rolls, for wrapping the turkey in, etc! Just scrunch it up a bit, and put it in a bowl. Large handful of washing soda, boiling water to cover and watch it fizz! Looks quite scary, but it`s fine. Next question from a silly American: What's "washing soda"? Lynn |
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But Baking Soda will work. I used boiling water, baking soda and tin foil
with great success. Lucille wrote in message ... On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 01:42:55 +0100, "Pat Porter" wrote: The soda crystals that used to be used to soften the water - like broken bits of glass? Not often used these days, but I always keep a packet under the sink - good for wetting and rubbing on stings and bites! Like bathsalts without the colour and perfume, only much coarser. Phew! Maybe you don`t get it over there - maybe it`s too old fashioned for you folks! Maybe it`s just our common language letting us down again! I`d be interested to know what you DO call it - do you know, Sheena? Being an immigrant, you should do! Now don`t YOU go all sensitive on me for calling you an immigrant! Pat P. My hackles were instantly rising but then I thought, no, I am proud to be an immigrant. You just got born in England, they had to have you, whereas I asked Canada if they would take me and they elected to do so! Pick the bones out of that lot you GOW you ! It's definitely not baking soda, I know exactly what you mean, and I have never seen it over here. I think we need a chemist and there are at least a couple around rctn. What about Jim, he would know both what we are talking about and possibly the chemical equivalent here? Sheena "Lynn Hansen" wrote in message ... In article , "Pat Porter" wrote: Yes that`s right - aluminium foil, as we call it. The stuff that comes in rolls, for wrapping the turkey in, etc! Just scrunch it up a bit, and put it in a bowl. Large handful of washing soda, boiling water to cover and watch it fizz! Looks quite scary, but it`s fine. Next question from a silly American: What's "washing soda"? Lynn |
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Lynne asks:
Next question from a silly American: What's "washing soda"? Lynn Washing soda. It's found in the laundry area of most grocery/general stores. It's a laundry aid/detergent booster. Chemically, it's sodium carbonate. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) will work, too. I've not tried it with washing soda (I generally use borax as my laundry aid). jenn -- Jenn Ridley WIP: Santa Christmas Stocking, Will Work for Freezer Space, Emperor's Coat, Stretch Most recently Finished: Turnberry Ridge, Noah's Journey, SPRING Flowers |
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LOL! It only costs pennies if you buy it from the laundry shelf! And you
don`t need a swimming pool sack of it - unless you have a treasure house full of jewellery!!! Thanks for sorting out what it`s called over there, Maureen. Pat P. "Russell Miller" wrote in message ... This silly Canadian knows! Washing soda is Borax. If you want to get it really cheap, go to a swimming pool place. One of those places that sells chemicals for swimming pools. They have what they call 'pool soda' It's to same thing at a fraction of the cost. ) Maureen In Vancouver, B.C. Lynn Hansen wrote: In article , "Pat Porter" wrote: Yes that`s right - aluminium foil, as we call it. The stuff that comes in rolls, for wrapping the turkey in, etc! Just scrunch it up a bit, and put it in a bowl. Large handful of washing soda, boiling water to cover and watch it fizz! Looks quite scary, but it`s fine. Next question from a silly American: What's "washing soda"? Lynn -- Maureen Miller C.H. |
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