Tarnish – the silver owners' enemy.
Proper care of your silver will preserve it for years. The most important factor is keeping your silver tarnish-free. Here are three key steps in caring for silver:
- Remove tarnish or oxidation
- Use a variety of methods ranging from a simple cloth rubbing to dipping
- Remove early stages of tarnish by wiping the surface with a liquid or soft cream polish or by using a pair of polishing gloves
- Apply more elbow grease and a stronger paste polish to advanced tarnish area
- Polish the surface
- Use quality a polish
- Dips, creams with abrasives and other “miracle cleaners” are not recommended
- Prevent tarnish or corrosion
- Use tarnish preventatives, which leave a wax-like finish after cleaning and polishing
- Polishes that require washing after the rubbing or polishing process will remove the tarnish barrier
- Store your silver in airtight cabinets or drawers with a tarnish absorbing aid such as tarnish strips, camphor or charcoal
- Wrapping your clean, dry silver in Pacific Silvercloth® provides the best results
TIP:
Remember, lemon, mustard, salt, mayonnaise, egg, and rubber will discolor silver. Should you develop an unsightly stain, try to remove it with silver polish and a cloth. If that fails, call us at 000-000-0000 or e-mail us.
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