How often is it that you pick out your favourite silver accessories for that girls’ night out, only to realise that it has tarnished and has a tinge of yellow-brown?

After wearing your silver jewellery day-in and out where they are exposed to all kinds of grime, the once polished and glamorous ring on your finger just seemed to look a little off. Yes, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Like any other precious metal, your silver jewellery is no exception and it would require the regular cleaning and tender loving care to allow it to serve you for a lifetime (hopefully).

Here are 6 items you can find around your home to help you rejuvenate your silver wear!

 1. Vinegar: Get half cup of white vinegar and 2 tablespoon of baking soda into a pan and shrug the baking soda and vinegar four to five times with a spoon to mix the two ingredients will you see a bubbling reaction. Place your jewellery into the solution and allow it to be there for two to three hours. Remove the jewellery from the container and swill it under running water to remove the vinegar and baking soda residue. Dry the jewellery with a soft and clean cloth before storing in a clean pouch.

2. Beer: Get the shine back in your silver jewellery (without any gemstone) by pouring a bit of beer on to a soft cloth. Rub it gently over the piece and pat dry by using a clean cloth or towel.

3. Soda/ Carbonated drinks: Soak your stone studded and silver jewellery in soda to give them a bright sheen. Just place them in a glass full of soda and leave them for overnight. Take out in the morning, air dry and store in a plastic pouch for further dust and damages.

4. Vodka: A few drops of vodka can clean any kind of silver or stone-studded jewellery. Immerse a napkin into the vodka to wipe away the grime on your jewels or drench your ring or earrings for a few minutes to get them sparkling again.

5. Aluminium foil: Simply set a small bowl with aluminium foil and fill it with hot water. Mix in one tablespoon of bleach-free powdered laundry detergent and put the jewellery in the solution for one minute to soak it out. This procedure uses the chemical process known as ion exchange to clean up the surfaces of ornaments. Rinse well, air-dry and store in pouch for ready-to wear occasions.

6. Ammonia solution: Ammonia solution also cleanses the tarnish from silver. Make a solution by mixing altogether 1-2 tablespoons of ammonia, 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwasher and 1/4 cup of water. Dip a cotton swab or take a soft bristled toothbrush, and clean the surface of the jewellery gently. If the tarnish is too stubborn then dip the jewels in the solution to take it off easily.

Or if you will like to get some new pieces to update your collection, watch out for our new items coming in August!

Adapted from The Times of India