What you should know about silver and silver care

Silver vases, bowls and candlesticks – oh yes? Silver care – oh no? Every time you clean your silver you think: “Too beautiful to give as a gift”Why does treatment take too long for you? Your precious silver will stay shiny even with minimal care – I’ll show you how.

Silver frames are timeless. It doesn’t matter whether with a matt, glossy or hammered surface.

1. WHY SOMETIMES IT HAS TO BE SILVER

• You’re in the middle Christmas preparations and you want to use your aunt’s silver tea set like every year. It’s a shame to leave it unused in the closet.
• You inherited some silver items and thought, “Too good to give away.” First take it and put it in the closet.” If it wasn’t just the cure. Have you also forgotten how to properly care for silver?

Right now you think you’re in the movie. It reminds you of a scene from Downton Abbeyin which the staff decorates the property for a party. And of course the silverware too. And everything»just because the Queen announced her presence». It’s just that you’re basically «the staff» here.

And since you are already breathless at the thought of «trouble», you don’t even invite aristocratic visitors -:) It’s a shame – I’m serious in the far corner of the closet. Silver wants you to use it. He doesn’t like the dark closet. It wants to shine and to do so it needs light.

With my easy maintenance tricks, it stays shiny and fits all interior design styles. Best of all, family heirlooms and other things that don’t come from the decor store make an apartment interchangeable your home. So let your structure tell stories.

But first a little while Silver story chatted:

2. SILVER | BECAUSE HE HAS SO MANY LOVERS

Hardly any other precious metal is as discreet and elegant as Silver. In all languages ​​silver (Latin “argentum”) is the “white metal” called. Just as gold is the symbol of the sun, thanks to its whitish sparkle it represents the moon.

An a-shaped stamp crescent moon That’s why it stands for German quality silver. Every year it is rediscovered. It never completely disappeared. Unfortunately, it has an undeservedly dusty image. Silver objects range from purist to opulent, depending on needs and culture.

3. SILVER | ITS CHARACTERISTICS

Silver is softer than copperbut harder than gold. To make everyday objects, it is alloyed with harder metals such as copper (see also sterling silver).

In addition to its appearance, silver has an important property: it is antibacterial. Therefore, it was previously used for surgical instruments and for the same reason the nobility also drank wine from silver cups.

By the way, flowers stay fresh longer in silver vases.

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4. SILVER | STERLING OR SILVER PLATED?

To make silver cheaper, many manufacturers silver-silver their items. There he is pure silver applied to a base material, usually brass, by electrolysis.

Brass has two great properties: it does not rust and it conducts heat very well, which is desirable for teapots and coffee pots. However, the surface of silver items is softer and not as durable as that of sterling silver, which ages less easily.

The durability also depends on the strength and quality of the silver plating.

The quality and silver plating present «μ» measurement varies depending on the item. Solid silver plating starts at 3-6μ. It usually guarantees use for many years. Ask the seller about the edition. If he doesn’t know I wouldn’t buy anything to avoid surprises. I recommend the wide selection of both silver and real silver items Lambert and from Fink.

Good experiences with the Rework I have old silver items and real silver items with the Altona silver workshop made in Hamburg to which you can send your best pieces.

5. SILVER | IT’S PATINA

Silver gets a patina, it’s just part of the material. It is sensitive to sulfur, which is found in varying amounts in the air or in egg yolks and mustard. You can also use odorous wood preservatives, such as those commonly used on old furniture to combat woodworms Silver oxidation Guide. That means it’s starting.

If you (unfortunately) store unused silver in closets, wrap it in one Foil cover OR Jeweler’s egg paper. Cutlery is available in stores special pockets that prevent fogging.

6. SILVER CARE | HOW TO MAKE SILVER SHINE

If you Silver to shine If you want to take it with you, only use cleaning products to properly care for your silver. which is expressly suitable for cleaning silver and should only be used when washing your hands.

Good products are very gentle, clean quickly and thoroughly and have antioxidant protection. Items intended for food use should be cleaned with water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth before first use. Dishwasher care is not suitable.

7. SILVER CARE | HOW TO REMOVE WAX STAINS

drops of wax silver candlesticks can be gently leached with a hairdryer and then cleaned with a soft cloth. Wax plates that can be purchased in pharmacies are suitable for fixing candles, simply attaching them to the bottom of the candle.

What silver doesn’t like: Acid, e.g. from herbal teas to fruit, citrus fruits and vinegar. He also doesn’t like the usual care additives in flower water. The best way to protect silver pots from direct contact with soil is to use an indoor pot. The contained fertilizer usually reacts with silver.

Have fun with your silver treasures!

Maybe you won’t put them back in the closet after the party.
Let these favorite pieces roam your home.