Over time, silver loses its lustre and, above all, turns black. This inevitable phenomenon is due to a chemical reaction between the silver and the hydrogen sulphide in the air we breathe. But don't worry, it's very easy to restore its shine.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons sieved wood ash
• 3 tablespoons water

Preparation

1. Pour the ash into a bowl, add water and stir with a wooden spoon until you obtain a homogeneous liquid.
2. Moisten the edge of a cloth with the mixture and gently rub the silver until the black disappears. You'll see, it's very quick!
3. Then wipe with the dry edge of the cloth.

Tip

This recipe also works for silver jewellery.