Q&A for How to Clean Silver with Coke

As long as you do not scrub the coin, the Coke will not damage it.

It could go wrong trying to do it yourself, so it would be best to take it to an experienced jeweler.

Yes it does work! But it is not recommended that you do it on expensive jewellery.

Maybe leave it in overnight but it's always best to take a visit to your local jeweller if your home cleaning method fails to work properly.

Yes! This is will most definitely work. If you don't have Coke on hand you can use similar carbonated drink such as Pepsi and that will work just as well. If it is in horrible shape it may need to be taken to a professional, however. Begin with the Coke and see where you are from there.

Yes! This is will most definitely work, if you don't have Coke on hand, you can use similar carbonated cola drink and it will work just as well.

Your PANDORA jewelry should be handled with care at all times. All sterling silver will tarnish over time, but it will happen much faster when it comes into contact with agents such as perfume, salty air, sulfur, skin creams, hairspray, chlorine, and acidic skin pH. Tarnishing is therefore not a manufacturing fault. also, make sure you are cleaning and using them more often.

No, it will not harm the pearls in the short term. Just don't leave them in the coke for any longer than 15-20 minutes.

Mix half cup of baking soda and two tablespoon salt in a pot of boiling water. Place silver in the resolution and let it sit for 10 minutes. Take out and dry with cloth.

That is universally referred to as good silver. When going to gift shops and jewelers, look for that designation.

Yes, if you don't have any chemical cleaner, you can use Coca-Cola, or Coke, as a simple cleaning substitute for sterling or plated silver. The acid in Coke works to cut through any grime or rust on the silver's surface.

Try using white vinegar and baking soda: Soak the tarnished piece in a solution of 1/2 cup white vinegar and 2 tablespoons of baking soda for two to three hours. Note that it will fizz. Then rinse and dry.

Leave it in the coke for 1 hour. It wouldn't damage it. Other acids will damage the jewelry.

Yes, this should work on Pandora bracelets. This method should work on any silver.

Use a cotton swab and soak it in some rubbing alcohol or some jewelry cleaning solution. If it is fake silver, it will eventually turn green or purple as it reacts to oxygen, so you should wear it occasionally to check it. Keep it in a zip-locked bag or a box. Do not pour solution over the charm, as you might damage the work on it. Instead, swab it gently. A swab can reach the details pretty easily. After doing this, make sure you dry it off well with a fresh swab or a towel.

Yes. Use a cotton swab and dip it in either rubbing alcohol or jewelry cleaning solution. Dry it with a new clean swab. If it is fake silver, it might turn green or purple, and you cannot get the original color back. If it is fake, keep it in an air-tight container. These items turn colors when exposed to oxygen.