Cleaning (Silver) Jewelry and watches? Here’s How to Do It Safely and Effectively

Jewelry and watches may tarnish, but that doesn’t mean they have to stay dull forever.

Why Does (Silver) Jewelry Tarnish?

Your jewelry and watches react with oxygen and sulfur in the air, causing a black or yellow discoloration. Sweat, perfume, and cosmetics can also speed up this process. Fortunately, it’s completely reversible.

Important: Avoid using harsh household cleaners! These can damage your silver.

Silver Turned Black? Don’t Do This:

Many people search for “how to clean jewelry” or ''how to clean your watch'' and then grab toothpaste, baking soda, or vinegar. Bad idea! These substances can scratch or damage silver and other materials, especially jewelry with delicate details or stones.

Always use a cleaner that’s specifically designed to be gentle and safe, even for jewelry with zirconia, pearls, or other gemstones.

Choose the Right Cleaner

Timerub is a premium cleaning solution developed in the Netherlands, originally made for watches. Unlike aggressive cleaners, Timerub is gentle on delicate surfaces and free from harmful chemicals, making it safe to use on all types of watches and materials.

The Safe Way: Clean Silver Jewelry with a Specialized Solution

Timerub is specially designed to clean silver rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and also watches. No abrasives or harsh chemical smells, just a soft, deep-cleaning formula that restores the original shine to your jewelry.

The product is developed in the Netherlands by a leading supplier of high-quality, biobased cleaning agents, specially crafted for delicate and valuable surfaces like silver.

Timerub removes sweat, dirt, skin oils, and greasy fingerprints from jewelry and watches. Your silver will regain its original shine and color — just like the day you bought it.

Timerub Is Safe for All Materials!

Because Timerub is developed without harmful chemicals, it’s safe for cleaning silver jewelry — but also perfect for gold, bronze, and other materials.

With Timerub, you can easily clean any surface, restore color, and bring back the shine — whether it’s a watch or your favorite piece of jewelry.

Two watch lovers

From our early years, we shared a fascination with watches. What began as a hobby soon evolved into a passion for collecting timepieces. Along the way, we discovered that watches hold value beyond their price tags. Each one tells a story—of family, milestones, and memories. Our collection became a reflection of our journey together, a testament to the personal significance of each watch. Through our shared passion, we learned that watches are more than just timepieces; they're tangible connections to our past and present.