How to Clean Jewelry Without Harsh Chemicals
Shiny Jewelry Doesn't Have to Mean Harsh and Expensive Cleaners
Toothpaste
Get out an old toothbrush and your favorite whitening toothpaste (preferably one with baking soda). Scrub your tarnished jewelry with your toothpaste covered toothbrush just like you would your teeth. Rinse it in warm water and before you know it your jewelry is as good as new! I've only tried this on silver jewelry so be careful, it may ruin some other types of valuables such as pearls.
Alcohol
Soak your tarnished jewelry in a small dish of rubbing alcohol for several of minutes. After a few minutes, brush it with a toothbrush or similar brush to loosen up the stains. Soak the jewelry for several more minutes and brush it once more. Finally, give the jewelry a final soak and dry it with a tissue.
Salt
Line a bowl with aluminum foil and fill it with warm water, a bit of dish soap and three tablespoons of salt. Let the jewelry soak in the water and the stains will be magically lifted off.
Vinegar
Pour cider vinegar in a small container and let your jewelry soak for fifteen minutes and then wipe clean. This works especially well on gold jewelry!
Warning:
Be sure to test a small piece of your jewelry to see how it reacts to each of these at home methods. Although it is unlikely, some of these methods may prove to be damaging to some jewelry. Also, be careful not to scratch your jewelry as you are cleaning it and when soaking it, make sure all of the jewelry is out of the mixture before dumping it down the drain.
Most importantly, enjoy your newly shiny jewelry that looks like the day you bought it!
Published by Sarah U.
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1 Comments
Post a CommentGreat article. I can also recommend another option. Many jewelers I know and myself use a mixture of half water and Mr. Clean with a small amount of ammonia. We clean all types of jewelry with this solution even pearls, emeralds, and opals. Allow your jewelry to soak for 15 seconds then rinse with water and dry. The full article I have written can be found here <a rel="bookmark" title="Permalink to How to Clean Fine Jewelry: Steps for Cleaning at Home" href="http://blog.finejewelryfashion.com/jewelry-tips/how-to-clean-fine-jewelry-steps-for-cleaning-at-home/">How to Clean Fine Jewelry: Steps for Cleaning at Home</a>