To keep your 925 sterling silver jewellery shining and prevent it from turning black (tarnishing), follow these direct care instructions.
The Golden Rule: Wear It OftenWear your silver regularly. Your skin's natural oils help keep the metal lubricated and naturally prevent the silver from oxidising and tarnishing.
๐ซ Daily Precautions (What to Avoid) Silver reacts quickly with sulphur, moisture, and chemicals in the air.
Beauty Products: Put jewellery on after applying perfumes, lotions, makeup, and hairspray.
Water & Sweat: Remove your jewellery before showering, swimming in chlorinated pools, visiting the beach, or working out.
Household Chemicals: Avoid exposure to bleach, dishwashing liquids, and hand sanitisers.
๐งฝ Safe Cleaning Methods Tarnish Level Cleaning Method Instructions Everyday / Light Dirt Mild Soap & Water Mix a few drops of mild soap (like baby shampoo or regular dish soap) in warm water. Soak for 5โ10 minutes, rinse with clean water, and dry completely with a soft microfiber cloth. Moderate Tarnish Baking Soda Paste Mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part water to create a thick paste. Apply a small amount using a soft cloth (avoid toothbrushes as they can scratch plain silver), rub gently, rinse, and dry. Heavy Tarnish Aluminium Foil Hack Line a bowl with aluminium foil (shiny side up). Place your silver pieces directly on the foil. Sprinkle 1โ2 tablespoons of baking soda over them. Pour boiling water over the pieces until covered. Let it sit for 3โ5 minutes (the tarnish will magically transfer to the foil). Remove, rinse, and buff dry.
Note: Never use the baking soda or boiling water methods on jewellery containing pearls, delicate gemstones, or intentional oxidised black detailing, as it can ruin the finish or dissolve glue.