Silver is a type of metal that is commonly used to make jewelry and tableware. If you don't have a chemical cleaner, you can use a fizzy drink like Coca-Cola or Coke as a simple substitute cleaner for sterling silver or silver-plated jewelry or utensils. The acid content in soft drinks is effective in removing dirt and rust on the surface of silver. Silver utensils will look beautiful and new after you dip them in the coke!
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Part 1 of 2: Soaking Silver
Step 1. Place the silver jewelry or utensil in a bowl or container
Use a container large enough to hold the jewelry or silverware you are cleaning. Make sure the container is deep enough to cover all the silver. Place the silver in the bottom of the container.
Step 2. Pour the coke into the container until the silver is submerged
Make sure the silver is completely submerged in the coke. The type of drink you use, whether it's regular or diet, doesn't matter.
Use any type of coke if you don't have a Coke branded
Step 3. Let the silver soak for an hour
Leave the silver in the coke. The acid content in soft drinks will help remove dirt and various residues from the silver. If you want the silver to soak longer to clean it, let the silver sit for up to three hours.
Check every 30 minutes to see how clean the silver is
Part 2 of 2: Clean Up Residual Fizzy Drinks
Step 1. Remove the silver from the coke
Use tongs if you don't want to get your fingers on the fizzy drink. Take the silver and shake it to throw the rest of the drink back into the container. Place the silverware on a paper towel or on the table.
Step 2. Use a toothbrush to clean the remaining drink residue
Use a soft bristle brush to brush the silver in a circular motion. This method helps remove stains or dirt that has not been cleaned during the immersion process with soft drinks.
Use a special jewelry brush if you don't have an unused toothbrush
Step 3. Rinse the silver with clean water
Hold the silver under a tap of cold, clean water or immerse the silver in a container of water. Shake to remove any excess water to prevent the silver from getting wet.
Put a small piece of silver in a water bottle and shake it to rinse it off
Step 4. Dry the silver with a paper towel
Once you've removed the silver from the water, dry it to prevent any dirt or rust from adhering to it. Make sure the silver is completely dry before storing it again.
Step 5. Polish the silver with mild dish soap
Mix a few drops of dish soap with warm water. Dip a soft cloth in the soapy water and scrub the silver clean. Rinse the silver in cold water and wipe dry.
