Silver Chain

[bednobs]

hi i have a silver (real not coloured) chain that's looking a bit dull.  how can i restore it to its shininess?

[calmck]

Give it a Gin bath

[ladybirder]

Or Vodka bath.

[MargoTester]

You can buy silver (and gold) jewellery dips from Jewellery shops. Drop the bracelet into the basket and leave for the recommended d time. 

[rowanwitch]

First try washing it , a drop of washing up liquid in warm water. Rub gently between your hands rinse then dry really well.

Then use a Goddards silver cloth  running the chain through the folded cloth. Finish with a plain soft cloth ( old cotton pants are brilliant )

Failing that a jar of silver dip and a rinse and dry.   Quite often chains are just dulled with a layer of oil from your skin.   

 

[ladybirder]

That sounds a long-winded way rowan.  Drop it in Gin or Vodka and it's done in a couple of minutes.

[MargoTester]

I find wearing silver keeps it shiny

[rowanwitch]

I wouldn't waste booze, but also doing it properly makes it stay bright a lot longer. ( grandad was a silversmith.) 

[ladybirder]

Rowan I have the same drop of vodka used for many years over and over again.  Gold doesn't suit me so my jewellery is either Silver or Platinum.

[DDIL]

good afternoon 

Clean it with toothpaste and a soft brush 

[bednobs]

i think mine is oil - i had a facial that included oil on my shoulders and neck.

[barry1010]

We use Goddard cloths, too.  Very satisfying

[Vagus]

Silver dip sorts anything silver out in seconds. I have a jar of if I've had for more years than I can remember and it still does the job.