Silver cleaning with ammonia

Silver products lose their attractiveness and begin to darken due to contact with the environment. The problem is associated with a change in the chemical properties of the individual components of the alloy. For cleaning, aggressive agents are required. Darkening can be fought using ammonia.

Ammonia is a strong oxidizing agent. Use it to remove blackening and plaque. Cleaning silver with ammonia is a common and safe method. Ammonia is available, it is easy to find in any pharmacy.

An important advantage of ammonia is that it dissolves in water, so it does not harm the metal.

The same can be said about tableware. If it is bad to wash off the product, then it can get into the body. Ammonia even in a small amount provokes burns to the mucous membranes. Silver is a plastic material. Copper alloys are used to make jewelry. Ammonia can clean products of any sample. The tool will remove blackening and any plaque.

Cleaning with silver ammonia is available to everyone at home. So, cleaning solutions will get rid of blackness and other oxidations. The easiest way to mix ammonia, liquid soap and peroxide. All components are taken in equal amounts and added to water. Soap, by the way, is better to take baby.

Pretty effective tool is obtained when mixing ammonia and tooth powder. Such a composition is only suitable if the decoration is without stone. Mix 5 tbsp. l warm water, 1 tbsp. l tooth powder and 2 tbsp. l ammonia.

There is the easiest way to clean silver items. Just need add 2 tbsp. l ammonia in a 2 liter water tank and put silver in the solution for 10-15 minutes.

An effective method of cleaning is boiling with an appropriate solution.

1. Pour 0.5 liters of water into a stainless steel pan. Add 50-100 ml dishwashing detergent. The thicker the detergent, the less it is needed.
2. Fully immerse silver in water, which should be cleaned.
3. Bring to a boil, boil for 5 minutes. Turn off the gas.
4. Pour 20 cubes of ammonia into the pan with a syringe. Quickly close the container with a lid, turn on the hood and leave for 10-15 minutes. You should not keep longer.
5. Then it all depends on the features of the jewelry. Simple forms are easily cleared of blackness. If necessary, you can take an old toothbrush and clean the decoration. It will turn out to get to all the recesses.

Standard recipes work well with rings and pendants without inserts. Particular attention is required to radiated products, blackened silver and jewelry with stones. Carefully clean the chains, because they are prone to many contaminants.

The more complicated the weaving, the more the product will blacken. In inaccessible places, the remains of cosmetics and shower products accumulate. After boiling, place the chain in a bottle of liquid soap. Add 100 ml of hot water and 50 ml of detergent to the container. Now you need to tightly close the lid and shake the bottle vigorously for 5-10 minutes. The chain should be removed and rinsed under the tap. With regular cleaning in this way, the product will always sparkle.

Jewelry with stones requires regular care. Usually in silver jewelry there are no natural inserts, and when cleaning synthetics there are no prohibitions. After boiling in the same solution, you should clean the product with a toothbrush. In this case, you need to act as carefully as possible, it is better to take a tool with a soft pile. Silver is a soft metal, so there is a risk of unbending the mounts of stones.

Some stones of natural origin are fixed with special glue, which can dissolve at high temperature. Only a soap solution and a toothbrush can be used for cleaning.

Blackened silver has a decorative coating. So, the whole product is darkened, and the protruding parts are highlighted. The result is an unusual surface with contrast. It is strictly forbidden to use ammonia, acetic acid and other aggressive agents for cleaning.

It is worth noting that blackened jewelry they suffer less from environmental influences and darken much longer. You can boil products, but without ammonia. Soap solution does an excellent job. Otherwise, the color will turn gray, and the decorative coating itself will be destroyed.

Radiated silver no less interesting. The product is coated, which protects it from oxidation. All cleaning is only to eliminate household dirt. High-quality coating does not harm ammonia. If you need to deal with serious pollution, then it can be used.

Only a professional can restore the product.. The jeweler will have to re-polish the jewelry.

Ammonia is an aggressive substance. If mistreated, it may well harm the body. During cleaning, you must adhere to several rules.

1. Use gloves. Especially in the event that you will get the products out of solution with ammonia with your hands, and not with tools. The ammonia can corrode the skin, leaving a chemical burn.
2. If ammonia got on the skin, then rinse it with plenty of water. Much worse if mucous membranes are affected. They must also be washed with plenty of water and consult a doctor in a short time.
3. It is recommended to lower and remove silver from the solution with tweezers or another tool.
4. Do not bend over the tank with ammonia and breathe its fumes. They are quite toxic, can cause poisoning. In some cases, damage to the membranes of the respiratory tract is possible. It is also recommended to use a mask.
5. Only clean products. in a well-ventilated area. You can also use the hood in the kitchen, for example.

Simple rules will keep you healthy after using ammonia. Also, when boiling, it is worth removing children and pets from the premises. It is during heating that the vapors become especially aggressive. After using ammonia, rinse and decorations thoroughly. Otherwise, residues of the substance may affect the skin during use of the product.

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