How to Clean Silver Jewelry Using Toothpaste

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I use toothpaste to clean silver jewelry or anything silver. (I have silver cleaning solution but I rarely use it.) Toothpaste contains hydrated silica which is an abrasive and surface stain remover.

by Shayne 🎨

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Here's a silver ring that my friend made. It's very tarnished...

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Squeeze out a little bit of toothpaste. (My brushing preference is cinnamon (TMI?) but it works with whatever kind you have) Tartar control works the best since it contains the most hydrated silica.

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Rub the toothpaste all over the ring. Just like you're washing it but instead of using soap it's toothpaste. I know it seems strange but it works.

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Rinse all the toothpaste off and pat it dry.

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That's a clean and shiny ring! If your silver still isn't shiny enough- just squeeze out more toothpaste and do it again.

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Now I'm going to clean a silver cup.

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What's that you say? You think it won't get clean unless I use smelly silver polishing chemicals?

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Just a little dab of toothpaste...

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Use a cotton cloth or paper towel and really massage the toothpaste in.

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Look at all of the tarnish that came off!

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Keep going! It takes a little work and a little more toothpaste.

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Rinse it off and pat the it dry. Wow! I can almost see my reflection!

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Who knew toothpaste could do this?

You're Done!

Start over

This guide was made by:

Shayne 🎨

Maryland, USA

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I'm a mom of 2, an artist, a teacher, a vegetarian, a bass player and I love ice hockey. I'm also obsessed with reading vegan food blogs.

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I'm going to try this tonight!

Christina Bowman 2 weeks ago

Very useful !!! :)

Jaseera 007 3 weeks ago

Thank you because of this idea my husband return wears his wedding ring because it's became too white

O Om last month

Shira- L'chaim to you and Shabbat shalom tomorrow!

Shayne 🎨 (author) 5 months ago

Lchaim ;)

Shira Muchnik 5 months ago

So cool

Aqua Torres 5 months ago

Guys, I also use the toothbrush and toothpaste method, but I had no idea it scratches and damages the jewellery in time. I have been told that soaking silver in lukewarm water that results from boiling potatoes works wonders, but I keep forgetting to try it every time I make mash. Maybe someone else will try it and post the result here ;)

Alina Alina 6 months ago

Toothpaste

Paper towels or cotton cloth

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