If during an organized trip in the land of the Marajà in mystical India, we happened to buy the typical silver among the various souvenirs, and we intend always to keep it clean to prevent it from oxidizing, we can adopt different techniques using many commonly used products in the home. In this regard, here is a list with some tips regarding the cleaning of Indian silver.
Use baking soda and lemon paste.
A first remedy, among the best for polishing and eliminating the classic black patina that forms on silver in general and on that of Indian manufacture, is to use a paste obtained with sodium bicarbonate and the juice of a lemon.
The product must then be sprinkled on the entire surface of the silver object, with cotton wool and always with the latter, then removed completely, then rinsed in cold water, and dried in boxwood carefully to prevent moisture from generating limestone.
Wash the silver with sod and brush
If a jewel, a ring, or a necklace of Indian silver, comes with jagged quality and bas-reliefs to thoroughly clean the interstices, there is nothing better than washing them with normal soda and with a brush or a toothbrush.
Following is then provided with the usual rinsing and drying with boxwood sawdust or failing that with the heat of a hairdryer, which also acts as an excellent tool to give the objects the so-called rhodium or a heat shine.
Create a pumice and sawdust paste.
Another typical paste that you can make at home to thoroughly clean Indian silver is the one made by mixing sawdust and pumice.
In this case, we find ourselves with a sort of abrasive paste capable of removing the most hostile dirt, especially in the interstices, as well as giving shine to all silver objects. To maximize the result, can also add neutral soap to the mixture.
Use coarse salt
Using salt is another great way to thoroughly clean Indian-made silver. The operation is one of the simplest as it is enough to pour coarse salt into a container, add water and then immerse the jewels in it. After mixing periodically with a wooden spoon, the pieces are left in the saline substance for a couple of skins, after which the usual rinsing is carried out.
Boil soap and water
The oldest method to clean gold and silver and remove that annoying and unsightly grease stain resulting from oxidation is to take a copper pot, add water, and boil it. When this happens, Marseille soap is poured into the liquid, appropriately reduced to flakes, and then the silverware is immersed, allowing the boiling to continue. In the end, they are rinsed and then with a toothbrush they are finally cleaned in the interstices.
