Because toothpaste contains mild abrasives.
A very effective and cheap way to clean silver is to use toothpaste. Literally, toothpaste. Toothpaste is made to get rid of plaque and unwanted bacteria/germs. this is why it is used to clean silver well.
So toothpaste might clean silver but who noez i dnt <SHLASH>
I haven't seen vinegar clean jewelry but I saw my girlfriend clean my tarnished earrings with toothpaste. I was amazed.
For sterling jewelry jewelers use a sterling silver dip. I like Hagerty's dip. Jewelers also use baking soda and water when they don't have a sterling silver dip. Mix just enough water with baking soda to make a paste. Rub on your jewelry then rinse and dry. I would not use toothpaste. Using toothpaste is an old wife's tale and can harm your jewelry if you have a high polish fine jewelry. For platinum or gold, use Mr. Clean, water, and ammonia. This is what jewelers use in their ultra sonic to clean jewelry and is safe for all types of jewelry. Half Mr. Clean and water with just a little ammonia.
For platinum or gold, use Mr. Clean, water, and ammonia. This is what jewelers use in their ultra sonic to clean jewelry and is safe for all types of jewelry. Half Mr. Clean and water with just a little ammonia. Sterling jewelry is cleaned using either a sterling jewelry dip or baking soda and water as a paste. I would not use toothpaste. Toothpaste is abrasive and can ruin a high polish.
A very effective and cheap way to clean silver is to use toothpaste. Literally, toothpaste. Toothpaste is made to get rid of plaque and unwanted bacteria/germs. this is why it is used to clean silver well.
So toothpaste might clean silver but who noez i dnt <SHLASH>
No, using toothpaste to clean jewelry will not hurt the jewelry. It helps polish and restore shine. It is a very good method of cleaning jewelry and a lot of people do it.
I haven't seen vinegar clean jewelry but I saw my girlfriend clean my tarnished earrings with toothpaste. I was amazed.
For sterling jewelry jewelers use a sterling silver dip. I like Hagerty's dip. Jewelers also use baking soda and water when they don't have a sterling silver dip. Mix just enough water with baking soda to make a paste. Rub on your jewelry then rinse and dry. I would not use toothpaste. Using toothpaste is an old wife's tale and can harm your jewelry if you have a high polish fine jewelry. For platinum or gold, use Mr. Clean, water, and ammonia. This is what jewelers use in their ultra sonic to clean jewelry and is safe for all types of jewelry. Half Mr. Clean and water with just a little ammonia.
You COULD use whatever you would like to clean your jewelry, but it is highly recommended to get your jewelry cleaned at your local jewelers. Toothpaste or any other cleaners that are not specified as "safe" for your specific jewelry (gold, silver, etc.) are probably not a good idea to use. They could damage or permanently discolor your jewelry. If there is an intricate design, toothpaste could get in the grooves and make it look worse than when you started.
For sterling jewelry jewelers use a sterling silver dip. I like Hagerty's dip. Jewelers also use baking soda and water when they don't have a sterling silver dip. Mix just enough water with baking soda to make a paste. Rub on your jewelry then rinse and dry. I would not use toothpaste. Using toothpaste is an old wife's tale and can harm your jewelry if you have a high polish fine jewelry. For platinum or gold, use Mr. Clean, water, and ammonia. This is what jewelers use in their ultra sonic to clean jewelry and is safe for all types of jewelry. Half Mr. Clean and water with just a little ammonia.
To clean all types of jewelry including fine jewelry a solution of half Mr. Clean and half water with a small amount of ammonia is the best. This works just as well as jewelry cleaner and is what many jewelry stores use in their ultrasonic. Allow the piece to soak for 15 minutes in the solution then rinse with water. If tarnished sterling silver jewelry is to be cleaned, a mixture of baking soda and water can be used. Mix just enough water and baking soda to make a paste then rub the paste on the sterling silver. Rinse and dry. I have seen other solutions used including toothpaste on inexpensive jewelry, but toothpaste is abrasive and I would not use this on any jewelry worth anything.
For platinum or gold, use Mr. Clean, water, and ammonia. This is what jewelers use in their ultra sonic to clean jewelry and is safe for all types of jewelry. Half Mr. Clean and water with just a little ammonia. Sterling jewelry is cleaned using either a sterling jewelry dip or baking soda and water as a paste. I would not use toothpaste. Toothpaste is abrasive and can ruin a high polish.
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yes, you can, it won't make a difference.
Normal Toothpaste is a good non -toxic home material to clean any silver.