How to care for a cupronickel device
How to care for a cupronickel device
Experts appreciate cutlery made of nickel silver foraesthetic appearance and strength. Melchior includes copper and nickel, this alloy is resistant to corrosion, it is also often called white copper. However, despite this, cutlery from nickel silver sometimes have to be cleaned, because over time, the shine, giving them a luxurious look, is not so bright.
Melchior is known to man from the 3rd century, and the namehe was "gifted" by the French scientists Maio and Chorier, who conducted experiments with this alloy. Today from the nickel silver do not only all kinds of cutlery, but also inexpensive jewelry and art products.
How to clean products from nickel silver
When cleaning products made of nickel, you must observesome caution: they can not be treated with chemicals with chlorine, as it will oxidize the alloy. Also, do not wash the cutlery from the cupronickel in the dishwasher. It is best to wash them in warm water, after having rubbed it with toothpaste or tooth powder - a fine abrasive will not damage the shiny surface and perfectly clean it. Another way to clean the cupronickel is a thin citric acid solution or a concentrated salt solution with a finely chopped egg shell.
If the stains appear on the instruments, they are easyclean with a warm solution of 8 percent vinegar. Just moisten it with a soft cloth and wipe her with the products of nickel. After any cleaning of the devices, they must be thoroughly rinsed with water and wiped dry.
How to store products made of nickel silver
Store the nickel products in a special way: tightly wrapped in polyethylene or in thick paper. Otherwise, nickel may acquire an unpleasant, specific odor. To get rid of it it is possible sodovo-saline solution: in a shallow container, covered with foil and filled with hot water, dissolve 3 tablespoons of salt and 1 spoon of soda. Keep the solution in this solution for 8 to 10 hours, after that the smell disappears, and the nickel becomes as new.
An important condition: to ensure that items made of nickel are stored correctly, they must be absolutely dry.
