How to Clean Silver

General Tips

• The best care for silver is frequent use and washing. Silver develops a glowing patina, the soft luster that comes with age and use
• If you use your silverware regularly, expect to polish it just a few times a year. You'll know to polish when the item begins turning a light, gold color
• Rinse silver shortly after use with certain foods that accelerate tarnish or corrosion: eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, citrus fruits, olives and salt, to name a few
• Do not soak silver overnight or for a prolonged period
• Avoid contact with aluminum, stainless steel or other metals since an adverse reaction between the metals could damage silver
• Never use bleach with silver
• Do not use coarse bristles, rough sponges, steel wool or abrasive cleaners that may scratch and damage silver
• Wash silver by hand. Cleaning silver in the dishwasher is never recommended
• Store silver away from air and heat. An airtight drawer or chest is ideal. Polish first, then wrap silver in cotton, felt or acid-free tissue paper to delay tarnish formation
• Never place fresh flowers and water in direct contact with a silver vase. Use a glass or plastic liner to protect from corrosion
• To avoid spotting, dry silver whenever it gets wet
• After polishing, buff silver with a clean, soft cloth to achieve a brilliant, sparking luster and streak-free shine

Did you know?

• Tarnish is primarily caused by sulfur compounds found in food, water, air, fossil fuel emissions and many other sources. Keep this in mind as your decide where to display and store your silver
• A cotton swab can be used to clean decorative oxidized patterns or details that are otherwise difficult to clean and polish. Note that the recessed areas are usually intended to be darker to highlight a pattern
• Cleaning silver with Jewelry Cleaner removes dirt and oils but not tarnish. Silver still must be polished with Silver Polish to remove tarnish and to achieve a shiny luster
• Weiman Silver Care products contain unique anti-tarnish agents that delay the formation of tarnish and keep silver shining longer
• Weiman Silver Care products are safe to use on all types of fine silver including silverware and delicate antique silver
• There are many hidden uses for Weiman Silver Polish. It cleans and shines pewter, chrome, porcelain, fiberglass showers/tubs, white leather sneakers, golf clubs, belt buckles and motorcycle chrome
• Weiman Silver and metal care products are certified Kosher