How to clean silver jewelry that turns black

Women love jewelry very much, especially silver jewelry, because silver jewelry is not only shiny, but also beautiful and elegant, and is a favorite of women. The maintenance of silver jewelry is also very important. If you do not pay attention to the protection of silver jewelry, it is very likely to turn black and lose its original luster. In fact, as long as you master the correct cleaning method, you don’t have to worry about this problem. So, how should silver jewelry be cleaned?

1. The reason why the silver bracelet turns black

1. Anyone who has studied chemistry will know that silver easily reacts chemically with oxygen in the air to produce a black chemical. In other words, it is for this reason that the surface of the silver bracelet turns black.

2. When silver comes into contact with substances containing sulfur, such as some rotten vegetables and eggs in our lives, a chemical reaction will occur, causing the surface of the silver bracelet to turn black. It is also possible that the living environment is polluted, the air and water quality is poor, and the sulfur components in them react with silver.

3. There are secretions on the surface of our human body, so it is also possible that the secretions on the surface of our skin react with the silver bracelet, causing its surface to turn black. In this case, the color of the silver bracelet will generally become dull first, then turn black and yellow. Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that the silver bracelet is fake.

2. How to clean silver bracelets

1. If the silver bracelet turns black due to oxidation, it can be changed back to its original color by washing it with ammonia or an acidic substance. You can also wipe it with special silver-polishing paper.

2. If it is due to a reaction with sulfur, then it will be a lot more troublesome. It is useless to rinse it with ordinary acidic substances. It can only be rinsed with stronger acidic substances, but this method is not safe. You can send it to a jewelry store for processing, or you can buy a silver polish and wipe it yourself.

3. If the silver bracelet turns black due to deterioration of your physical fitness. With this method, you can only adjust your physical condition first, and then clean the silver bracelet after your health is restored.

4. There are silver cleaning cloths and silver cleaning liquids on the market that can quickly wipe or wash away the black surface of silver bracelets. When you go to a silver bracelet shop and ask someone to help you clean it, these two things are mostly used. It is not recommended to use these things to scrub silver bracelets frequently, because they are corrosive and will cause the silver bracelets to turn black more easily.

5. Rub hard with cotton or linen cloth, especially linen cloth, to remove black spots. If you think it is too difficult, you can also apply some white vinegar and wipe it with a piece of cotton cloth to remove the black spot. Be careful not to scrub with strong acids such as hydrochloric acid or nitric acid.

6. The older generation often uses grain ash or white charcoal ash to polish silver bracelets. Silver bracelets wiped with grain ash are not only shiny, but also not easy to turn black. Note that you don't need to scrub with water, but wipe it dry. Simply grab a handful of dust and wipe it with your hands or a cloth. This kind of thing is not easy to find in the city. You can use white carbon black to rub it, and the effect will be the same.

7. After polishing the silver bracelet, you must pay attention to the maintenance. Do not let it come into contact with various strong acids and alkalis, do not let it come into contact with strong oxidizing substances, and do not let it come into contact with various sulfides. Nowadays, many people pay attention to hygiene and often wash their hands with various soaps, hand sanitizers and disinfectants, and take a bath with soap. These cleaning products can also cause silver bracelets to turn black, especially sulfur soap. Therefore, when washing your silver bracelet, try not to get detergent on it, and it is best to take off the silver bracelet.