Posted by Thinker on Aug 22, 2009 in
Thinkable Do you have a piece of Sterling Silver or Silver Plate that you’d like to clean and polish?
The first step in cleaning and polishing your Sterling Silver is to dust and handwash your item. Silver is a very soft metal and any kind of dust or dirt can become an abrasive. Most people agree that silver should not be put in the dishwasher.
You can easily polish your silver with Jamestowne Silver Polish. Jamestowne Silver polish is safe for both antique and new silver products.
You don’t want to polish your items too often, or you will wear off the details in the silver, and can actually eat through the silver plate. Two times a year is plenty.
First, apply the Jamestowne Silver Polish directly on the item. Don’t use too much.
Two, with a soft cloth or towel, rub the polish around. The Jamestowne Antique Silver Polish should work easily, but you may need to use some elbow grease on stains and buildup. Rub in straight strokes. Using circular movements can cause you to scratch circles into the silver. Only press as hard as you need to to remove the tarnish. You don’t want to remove the silver. Rinse the object off in cold water.
Finally, take a soft clean towel or cloth and buff the object. If you are using microfiber, read the instructions on the microfiber, prior to using it on silver, as it is known to scratch.
Using these simple steps, you can clean and polish your new or antique Silver Plate with ease.
Posted by Thinker on Aug 22, 2009 in
Thinkable Resveratrol is a new anti aging product that you may have heard about on Oprah’s show. Of course, before you buy into something like this, you need to know what the resveratol benefits are. According to some scientists, resveratrol isn’t just useful at helping you live longer. It has some elements that can (potentially) reduce the risk of cancer and give you a higher metabolic rate and increased energy. As of now, we are still waiting for the verdict on how well it really works. But there is certainly a lot of evidence. It has been known for quite a while that red wine, in moderation, has certain health benefits, and resveratrol is primarily found in red wine.
Before you take any of this stuff, though, you of course need to know about the healthy resveratrol dosage you should be taking. If you buy resveratrol from any reputable source, then it should tell you right on the bottle. How much you should take will also depend on your age and overall health, so you should probably see a doctor about that also.
One of the main places to buy resveratrol is from sirtris. As it turns out, sirtris pharmaceuticals resveratrol is the main product supplier for this stuff, so you should probably just go with them. Other newer products are HealthRezv and maxrezv. Before you buy anything, you can search for a review of the product.
NB: Always consult a doctor before taking any medical advice online.