Some easy-to-use DIY jewellery cleaning tips
Are your favourite pieces of jewellery looking a bit dull and lacklustre? Don't worry, there are simple and effective ways to bring back their sparkle right at home. Read on to discover some easy-to-use DIY jewellery cleaning tips that will have your accessories looking as good as new.
1. Baking Soda Bath
Create a paste using baking soda and water, then gently scrub your jewellery with a soft toothbrush. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry for a quick and effective clean.
2. Vinegar Soak
Soak your jewellery in a mixture of white vinegar and water for a few hours. The acidity of the vinegar helps to break down any grime or residue, leaving your pieces shiny and bright.
3. Aluminum Foil Trick
Line a bowl with aluminum foil, add hot water, and mix in some dish soap. Place your jewellery in the solution and let it sit for a few minutes. The chemical reaction between the foil and the water helps to remove tarnish from silver pieces.
4. Toothpaste Polish
Apply a small amount of non-gel toothpaste to a soft cloth and gently rub your jewellery. The mild abrasives in the toothpaste will help to buff away dirt and grime, leaving your pieces looking polished.
5. Lemon Juice Rinse
Mix lemon juice with water and soak your jewellery for a few minutes. The natural acidity of the lemon juice will help to dissolve any build-up, leaving your pieces fresh and clean.
With these simple and affordable DIY jewellery cleaning tips, you can keep your favourite pieces looking their best without having to visit a professional jeweller. Give these methods a try and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your jewellery shine like new.
We get so many of you popping into our Harrogate Jewellery asking, “how can they clean their precious diamond or coloured gemstone engagement or wedding rings?
If you wear your ring every day, it can collect lots of oil, make up, creams and dust, which will ultimately create a layer over your beautiful gemstones, making them look dull and not allowing the stone to sparkle as it should.
This blog will illustrate some ideas on how to make your beautiful gemstone sparkle again.
For all your platinum, gold, diamond, and coloured gemstones, you can use soap, warm water and a toothbrush. But don’t wash your pearls using this method, as it can damage them.
We also recommend that you check the condition of the ring before cleaning and never clean your jewellery in a sink, as you may lose the ring, a diamond, or a valuable gemstone down the plug hole.
Instead, fill a bowl with warm water and washing up liquid, then soak your ring in the bowl and gently scrub the ring with a soft bristled toothbrush. Then rinse all the soap off the ring and dry with a clean and non-abrasive linen or cotton cloth.
We suggest that you repeat this cleaning method every few weeks.
If you are still not sure, please feel free to pop into our Harrogate jewellers to get more advice or to have your beautiful ring cleaned by us.
