小編在"什麼！原來這才是真相！純銀與電鍍合金的飾品大戰"裡詳細地介紹了其實合金飾品的保養方法一點也不比純銀飾品來的簡單。但是，畢竟純銀會氧化是不爭的事實，但如何有效又簡單地保養銀飾，就是今天小編想透過這篇文章想告訴您的。

 

銀飾氧化變黑是常見的氧化反應，簡單來說銀飾純度越高並表面沒有其他電鍍合金的銀飾越容易氧化。另外，更與配戴者與配戴的環境有關；出汗多或汗液中硫含量較高的人、經常施以香水和化妝品的人，更容易使配戴的銀飾發生氧化變黑。

 

如果，您的銀飾容易變黑，那要恭喜您所買的銀飾貨真價實，但如何簡單的保養銀飾呢？其實，坊間還真的有許許多多的方法可以還原銀飾，小編在此透過實際地操作並剃除效果有限的方法，提供您真正有效的方式供您選擇，並以專業飾品業者的立場提出銀飾還原後的效果來超級比一比吧！

 

 

 

1. 拭銀布擦拭法：(準備材料：拭銀布)

 

使用專業的拭銀布擦拭(購買mittag商品都會贈送)，請順著同方向來回擦拭，並盡量減少刮痕(銀飾若有髒汙請先清洗擦乾後再擦拭)。一般來說，輕度的銀飾氧化變黑都應該可輕鬆清除，並且這對於您是最簡單也最不傷銀飾的最佳方法，但對於溝縫細節則無法深入清理。另外，需要注意的是，拭銀布千萬別水洗，不然將會降低或失去功能。

 

 

2. 牙膏刷洗法：(準備材料：舊牙刷、無磨砂顆粒的牙膏、清水)

 

使用無磨砂顆粒的牙膏以軟質牙刷沾水輕柔刷洗，最後以清水沖洗後用軟布擦乾即可。這也是適合輕度銀飾氧化的處理方式，對於您也較為簡單。但原銀飾設計是有局部硫化的話，建議改以乾布沾附擦拭較為妥當，以免將硫化處一併還原為銀色。

 

 

 

3. 浸泡洗銀水法：(準備材料：洗銀水、清水)

 

使用洗銀水也是一種讓變黑氧化的銀飾再恢復所可以選用的方法，但因為有微腐蝕性，所以對於銀飾表面，尤其是亮面、鏡面的銀飾在多次使用洗銀水後會有霧化的影響，但優點是僅需浸泡並能深入細縫，使用後請以大量清水沖洗為佳。此方法適合中重度氧化銀飾的處理方式。但須注意的是，若銀飾的設計有局部硫化的地方，以洗銀水浸泡過就會完全變銀色無法恢復硫化狀態，使用前還需多加注意。

 

 

4. 小蘇打乾刷法：(準備材料：小蘇打粉、舊牙刷、清水)

 

以乾的舊牙刷直接沾附小蘇打粉於銀飾上乾刷，若因小蘇打粉不足時請再次沾附後乾刷。以重度氧化變黑的項鍊為例，約莫2~3分鐘即可還原銀飾光澤，而您可以清楚看見殘留的小蘇打粉會因此呈現黃色狀態。但需注意的是，牙刷無法刷洗的細縫處還是無法清理還原。但原設計就有局部硫化的銀飾要小心擦刷或改以乾布沾附擦拭來避免讓硫化處也還原成銀色喔。

 

 

 

5. 小蘇打鋁箔浸泡法：(準備材料：小鍋、小蘇打粉、鋁箔、熱水)

 

先將鋁箔(約30公分X15公分)折疊到適合平鋪於鍋底的狀態後放入鍋內，並將銀飾放置在鋁箔上面後放入小蘇打粉，並讓小蘇打粉能完全覆蓋銀飾為標準。最後，澆入熱水後任其產生化學變化。浸泡約15分鐘後即可以清水沖洗擦乾。小編認為此方法較適合輕中度的氧化銀飾。但原設計就有局部硫化的銀飾不適合使用本方法。

 

 

 

6. 小蘇打鋁箔水煮法：(準備材料：小鍋、小蘇打粉、鋁箔、瓦斯爐、不鏽鋼筷)

 

先將適當的水放入鍋內加熱至沸騰後轉小火。並將鋁箔(約30公分X15公分)折疊到適合平鋪於鍋底的狀態後放入鍋內，並將銀飾放置在鋁箔上面後放入小蘇打粉，並讓小蘇打粉能完全覆蓋銀飾為標準。以不鏽鋼筷或小夾子夾住銀飾於沸水中來回擺動加速反應。約莫2~3分鐘，銀飾即可回復銀色狀態。但原設計就有局部硫化的銀飾不適合使用此方法。小編認為此方法適合重度的氧化銀飾，而且非常有效好用。

 

 

 

7. 碳酸浸泡法：(準備材料：白醋50c.c.、小蘇打1大匙、清水)

 

將氧化銀飾放入白醋與小蘇打粉的混和液中靜置。小編放置了11個小時後取出以濕布擦拭，感覺效果有限，可能是小編放置的都是重度氧化的銀飾的原因。因此，小編認為此方法僅適合輕度的氧化銀飾，而且不在意長時間等待的消費者採用。

 

 

 

8. 鹽巴鋁箔水煮法：(準備材料：小鍋、鹽巴、鋁箔、瓦斯爐、不鏽鋼筷)

 

先將適當的水放入鍋內加熱至沸騰後轉小火。並將鋁箔(約30公分X15公分)折疊到適合平鋪於鍋底的狀態後放入鍋內，並將銀飾放置在鋁箔上面後放入鹽巴，並添加到鹽巴在沸水中無法再融化為標準即可。以不鏽鋼筷或小夾子夾住銀飾於沸鹽水中來回震盪加速反應。約莫3~4分鐘，重度氧化的銀飾即可回復銀色狀態。但原設計就有局部硫化的銀飾不適合使用此方法。小編認為此方法適合重度的氧化銀飾，雖有效好用但比起小蘇打鋁箔水煮法稍微遜色，因為同為家庭中必備的鹽巴與小蘇打來說，鹽巴鋁箔水煮法需要較多的水煮時間。

 

 

 

9. 優格擦拭法：(準備材料：無糖優格、乾布/廚房紙巾)

 

將乾布或廚房紙巾沾上少許優格來回擦拭氧化銀飾，優格中的乳酸會讓氧化層剝落。經由小編努力擦拭了10分鐘，發現小編使用的重度氧化銀飾雖然有恢復但恢復程度有限。本方法適合輕度的氧化銀飾使用，但比起其他的方法在時效性比較上就很差了。

 

 

 

10. 高溫燒結法：(直接寄回mittag)

 

mittag jewelry所提供的清洗服務是更為專業但工序繁瑣的方式，是讓銀飾透過重新以700~800度高溫的燒結，不但能讓銀飾表面的汗漬、體垢與氧化物經過高溫加速氧化以便後續的深度清潔；而且，更能夠讓銀飾內部結晶細化並釋放應力，然後重新增加硬度與拋光步驟(若原設計有硫化也會再重新施做)，讓您的飾品從裡到外都如同新購買的一樣。而且，mittag所提供的清洗服務是終身免費的(但不包含因穿戴磨損而需要拋光的情況)。

 

 

小編給您的綜合建議

 

1. 時間有限馬上需赴戰場的您：

可以選擇mittag隨產品附上的拭銀布直接擦拭或以小蘇打乾刷法的方式可以替您省去不少時間。依小編的實際測試，拭銀布較適合輕度的氧化飾品使用，且約需1分鐘內即可完成。若是中重度的氧化銀飾則可以選擇小蘇打乾刷法，時間僅需2~3分鐘。這兩種方法都適合在出門上班或約會前的緊急處理方法。

 

2. 就是喜歡DIY自己實驗的您：

可以選擇小蘇打鋁箔水煮法，因為不僅材料隨手可得而且效果很好又快速。但小編建議，若您是要處理「一批」氧化的銀飾的話，建議您需要適度增加鋁箔與小蘇打的量喔。

 

3. 追求完美近乎苛求的您：

請您趕緊寄回mittag，由專業的人員替您服務，我們會依照設計的原始狀態重新施作並且最後施以拋光與鐳光。畢竟，無論任何的方法都不能夠比專業設備重新施作來的完美的。

 

另外，除了清洗的建議以外，mittag還有一些日常的配戴建議給您參考：

 

1. 請盡量保持表面乾燥，並於泡溫泉與游泳時能夠摘下以降低氧化的速度。

 

2. 於染燙髮時，先行摘下。並於數日後再行配戴，以免因頭髮上的微量染燙劑而造成銀飾變黑。

 

3. 銀飾最好每天配戴，由於人體自體分泌的油脂有助於銀飾越顯光亮。(請詳見下方圖片，是由小編進行的終極測試: 泡完溫泉後的4週追蹤)

 

4. 長期不戴時請以中性的洗潔劑搓揉清潔後，以軟布擦拭乾燥後放置於夾鍊袋中收藏。

 

5. 別再認為合金電鍍的飾品比銀飾好保養了喔，更多您不知道的合金電鍍飾品的重大秘密(延伸閱讀：什麼！這才是真相！純銀與電鍍合金的飾品大戰)

 

 

Amazing! 10 ways to resist oxidative blackening of silver jewelry comparison

by mittag jewelry

 

In our article “What! The truth is…! The battle between silver and electroplated alloy jewelry”, we introduce in details that the maintenance method of alloy jewelry is not at all simpler than silver jewelry. However, after all, sterling silver will oxidize is a fact, but how to effectively and easily maintain silver is what we like to tell you through this article.

 

The blackening of silver is a common oxidation reaction. In simple terms, the higher the silver purity, the easier to get oxidative of the surface of the silver jewelry without other electroplating alloys. In addition, it is more related to the wearer and the environment in which it is worn; people who sweat more or have higher sulfur content in their sweat, and who often apply perfumes and cosmetics, the worn silver jewelries are more likely to oxidize and darken.

 

If your silver jewelry is easy to darken, then congratulations on the genuine silver jewelry that you have bought. But how can you simply maintain the silver jewelry? In fact, there are really many ways to restore silver jewelry on internet. We hereby provide you with a truly effective way to choose through the practical operation, and propose them from the standpoint of professional jewelry manufacturers.

 

 

 

1.Wipe with silver polishing clothes: (preparation materials: silver polishing clothes)

 

Use a professional silver polishing cloth (provided by mittag with products) to wipe back and forth in the same direction and minimize scratches. In general, mild to moderate oxidation should be easy to remove, and this is the best way and the simplest way, but the details of the trench cannot be thoroughly cleaned. In addition, please note that do not wash the silver polishing cloth, otherwise it will reduce or lose function.

 

 

 

2.Toothpaste brushing method: (preparation materials: old toothbrush, toothpaste without abrasive particles, water)

 

Use toothpaste without abrasive particles to gently scrub with a soft toothbrush, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. This is also suitable for mild to moderate oxidation treatment and is also relatively simple for you. However, if the original silver design is partially vulcanized, it is recommended to use a dry cloth to wipe, to avoid the vulcanization return to silver.

 

 

 

3.Immersion silver washing water method: (preparation materials: silver washing water, water)

 

The use of silver washing water is also a method you can choose, but because of the slightly corrosive nature, the surface of the silver jewelry, especially the bright silver jewelry, will have fogging effect after repeating use of silver washing water. The advantage is that it only needs to immerse and can clean deep slit, it needs to rinse with plenty of water after use. This method is suitable for medium and heavy silver oxidation treatment. However, it must be noted that if the design of the silver jewelry is partially vulcanized, it will be completely silvery if it is soaked in silver wash water and cannot be restored to a vulcanized state. Attention must be paid before use.

 

 

 

4.Baking soda dry brush method: (preparation materials: baking soda powder, old toothbrush, water)

 

To use dry old toothbrush directly with baking soda powder and scrub it on the silver jewelry. If the baking soda powder is insufficient, please apply it again. For example, a necklace that is heavily oxidized and blackened, it takes about 2 to 3 minutes to restore the silver gloss, and you can clearly see that the residual baking soda powder will be yellow. However, please note that the slits that cannot be brushed by the toothbrush cannot be cleaned and restored. However, in the original design, the partially vulcanized silver should be carefully brushed by a dry cloth to avoid the vulcanization being removed.

 

 

 

5.Baking soda aluminum foil soaking method: (preparation materials: small pot, baking soda powder, aluminum foil, hot water)

 

First fold the aluminum foil (about 30 cm X 15 cm) into the bottom of the pan, put the silver on the aluminum foil, put the baking soda powder, and let the baking soda powder completely cover the silver jewelry. Finally, leave it to chemically change after pouring hot water. After soaking for about 15 minutes, rinse with water. This method is more suitable for light and medium oxide silver. However, the original design of partially vulcanized silver is not suitable for this method. 

 

 

 

6.Baking soda aluminum foil boiling method: (preparation materials: small pot, baking soda, aluminum foil, gas stove, stainless steel chopsticks)

 

Put the appropriate water into the pot and heat it to boiling and then turn to low heat. Fold the aluminum foil (about 30 cm X 15 cm) into the pan to fit the bottom of the pan, put the silver on the aluminum foil, put the baking soda powder, and let the baking soda powder completely cover the silver. Stir the silver in boiling water with stainless steel chopsticks or small clips to accelerate the reaction. About 2~3 minutes, the silver jewelry can return to the silver bright state. However, the original design of partially vulcanized silver is not suitable for this method. This method is suitable for heavy oxide silver, and it is very effective and easy to use.

 

 

 

7.Carbonated immersion method: (preparation materials: white vinegar 50c.c., baking soda 1 tablespoon, water) 

 

The oxide silver is placed in a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda powder and waited. After 11 hours, it was taken out and wiped with a damp cloth. The effect was limited. It may be that we placed with heavily oxidized silver. Therefore, we believe that this method is only suitable for light silver oxide ornaments, and who does not care to wait for a long time.

 

 

 

8.Salt aluminum foil boiling method: (preparation materials: small pot, salt, aluminum foil, gas stove, stainless steel chopsticks)

 

Put the appropriate water into the pot and heat it to boiling and then turn to low heat. Fold the aluminum foil (approx. 30 cm X 15 cm) put it on the bottom of the pan, place the silver on the aluminum foil, and add the salt. The stainless steel chopsticks or small clips are used to clamp the silver in the boiling salt water to stir back and forth to accelerate the reaction. About 3 to 4 minutes, the heavily oxidized silver will return to the silver state. However, the original design of partially vulcanized silver is not suitable for this method. This method is suitable for heavy oxide silver. Although it is effective and easy to use, it is slightly inferior to the baking soda aluminum foil method because it needs more boiled time.

 

 

 

9.Yogurt Wiping Method: (Preparation material: sugar-free yoghurt, dry cloth / kitchen paper towel)

 

Wipe the silver oxide with a dry cloth or a kitchen towel with a little yoghurt. The lactic acid in the yoghurt will cause the oxide layer to peel off. After 10 minutes of hard work wiping, it was found that the heavy silver oxide silvers were recovered but with limited recovery. This method is suitable for light silver oxide items, but it is very poor in comparison with other methods.

 

 

 

10.High temperature sintering method: (direct return to mittag)

 

The cleaning service provided by mittag is a more professional but complicated process. It allows the silver jewelry to sinter at a high temperature of 700-800 degrees, which not only allows sweat, body dirt and oxide on the surface of the silver jewelry to be deep cleaned; moreover, it can crystallize and release stress inside the silver jewelry, and then we re-increase the hardness and polishing step (if the original design has vulcanization, it will be re-done), so that your accessories are like new ones from inside to outside. Moreover, the cleaning service provided by mittag is free for life (but does not include the need for polishing due to wear and tear).

 

 

Overall, the 10 kinds of silverware redox methods selected are easy to get, simple and convenient for you to choose from.

 

Comprehensive advices:

 

1. For who has limited time:

 

You can wipe directly with the mittag jewelry cloth attached to the product or use the baking soda to save you a lot of time. According to the actual test, the silver cloth is more suitable for light oxidized jewelry, and it takes about 1 minute to complete. For medium to heavy silver oxide, you can choose the baking soda powder brushing method, which takes only 2~3 minutes. Both methods are suitable for emergency treatment before going to work or dating.

 

 

2. For who likes DIY:

You can choose baking soda powder with foil boiling method, because not only the materials are readily available but also very good and fast. However, we suggest that if you want to deal with "a batch of" oxidized silver, it is recommended that you need to increase the amount of aluminum foil and baking soda.

 

 

3. For who pursue the perfection:

 

Please send back mittag, and let the professional staffs serve you. We will reapply according to the original design and polishing and finishing. After all, no methods can be better treated than us.

 

 

In addition to the cleaning advices, mittag also has some daily wear recommendations for your references:

 

1. Please keep the surface as dry as possible and take it off when having hot springs and swimming.

 

2. When dyed hair, remove the jewelry first. Wear it again several days later to avoid blackening of the silver due to traces of hair colorant.

 

3. It is best to wear your silver jewelry every day, because the body's own secretion of oil helps silver jewelry become brighter.

 

4. If you do not wear it for a long time, wash it with a neutral detergent and dry it with a soft cloth. Store it in a clip bag.

 

5. Stop thinking that the alloy plating jewelry is easier to maintain than the silver jewelry. More secrets about the alloy plating jewelry that you don't know (Extended reading: What! The truth is…! The battle between silver and electroplated alloy jewelry).