Instead of buying jewelry cleaning products, use baking soda! It's a gentle cleaner that's great for cleaning all types of jewelry, including gold, silver, fake gold and silver-plated pieces. Make a paste with baking soda and scrub tarnished pieces or leave more or less dirty pieces in the baking soda. For gold-plated jewelry, nickel-based silver and sterling silver, add salt and detergent to get them clean. All uses of baking soda will leave your jewelry shiny and like new.
Method 1: Basic Cleaning
1. Place a cup of hot water in a bowl. Choose an appropriately sized bowl for the jewelry you want to clean. Only about a cup of hot water is needed to clean most parts. Heat the water in the microwave for about 30 seconds or longer.
For example, to clean a large paste, add a little more water.
2. Place a teaspoon or two of baking soda. Use a measuring spoon to separate one or two teaspoons of baking soda into a bowl. Then, stir them with a spoon to dissolve the bicarbonate.
If you're having trouble mixing the bicarbonate with water, heat it in the microwave for about 30 seconds or longer.
3. Leave the jewelry in the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. Place the jewelry in a bowl with water and baking soda. The part must be completely submerged. Set an alarm for 5 to 10 minutes for the baking to take effect. You can clean more than one piece of jewelry at a time.
The mixture of water and bicarbonate removes surface dirt and debris, making it possible to surface clean all types of jewelry.
4. Rinse the parts with cold water to remove any baking soda residue. After the jewelry is soaked, it will be nearly clean. Remove it from the bowl, pour the liquid down the sink drain, and then rinse the jewelry with cold water.
If you're cleaning small rings or earrings, put cold water in a bowl and drop them in. As a result, they won't fall out of your hands. You can also use high-value jewelry to do this, if needed.
5. Dry your jewelry with a clean towel. After rinsing your jewelry, find a clean cloth or take a piece of paper towel and wipe off the excess water. Dry a piece immediately to keep it in good condition.
Wear the jewelry or put it in a jewelry box.
Method 2, Remove stubborn dirt
1. Mix three parts of baking soda with one part of water. Take a small plate and add three parts of baking soda. Then add some of the water to make a paste. The amount of baking soda will depend on how many blocks you want to clean.
For example, mix three tablespoons of baking soda with one tablespoon of water to clean a few pieces.
This is a great way to remove residue left in very dirty or stained jewelry.
2. Mix the ingredients until a paste is formed. Use the back of a toothbrush to mix the water and baking soda. Stir until a uniform paste forms. If it is difficult to move, add a few more drops of water.
If you find it easier, mix the two with a spoon.
3. Brush the paste with the bristles of a clean toothbrush. Insert the brush into the paste to get enough volume and completely cover the part that needs to be cleaned. Try to pass the paste onto all the bristles.
If you need more baking soda, simply dip the brush into the paste again.
If your toothbrush is not handy, use a cotton swab. Never use a dirty brush as it can damage the jewelry and spread bacteria.
4. Gently scrub the jewelry with the brush. You can hold it in your hand or place it on a paper towel to clean it. Place the stiff bristles of the brush on the jewelry and rub it several times. Clean one piece of jewelry at a time.
For best results, use a soft-bristled brush. They work well to reach the corners and creases of pendants, bracelets and rings.
5. Keep rubbing for one to two minutes to clean it thoroughly. How long you need to rub depends on the size of the jewelry and how dirty it is. Rub until the stubborn dirt is gone.
To see how well the jewelry works, clean some paste and take a look.
6. Remove baking soda and dirt with cold water. After rubbing your jewelry, you can either submerge it in a glass of water or put it under the faucet. Rinse the jewelry for 30 seconds or longer to remove the baking soda.
7. Place the jewelry on a towel to dry it. Stretch a towel near the sink, rinse it and place it on top. Leave the jewelry on the towel for five to ten minutes to ensure it is completely dry.
Method 3, Cleaning Fake Gold and Silver Jewelry
1. Heat a cup of water in the microwave for a minute or two. Pour about a cup of water into a safe bowl to transfer to the microwave. Then put it in for a minute or two to heat the water
2. Place aluminum foil in a bowl to view small pieces. Cut a piece of aluminum foil to the size and shape of the bowl and use it as a liner inside the bowl.
If you are cleaning large jewelry, you do not need to put in aluminum. It works without losing earrings and small pendants.
3. Place a tablespoon of salt, one of the baking soda and detergent in a bowl. To make a cleaning mixture, place one tablespoon of salt, one of baking soda and one of detergent in a bowl. Mix with a spoon.
This combination is great for removing tough waste.
4. Soak your jewelry for 5 to 10 minutes. As soon as they are completely submerged, you can place several small pieces of jewelry in the bowl. If you're sterilizing small parts, place them on aluminum foil so you don't lose them.
Use a timer to know when to remove the jewelry if needed.
5. Throw away the mixture and rinse the jewelry. The water will remove any salt, baking soda, or soap left in the pieces, as well as any remaining debris.
The jewelry will be clean when there are no bubbles or residue in the water.
6. Dry the jewelry with a cloth after soaking. Before wearing your jewelry or storing it for later use, press a clean towel over it to dry it. It can be a cloth or paper towel.
Necessary materials
Rub with baking soda paste
3 parts baking soda.
1 part water.
Dish.
Toothbrush.
Soak jewelry in water with baking soda
1 cup of hot water.
1-2 teaspoons of baking soda.
Bowl.
Spoon.
Use soap, salt and baking soda
Microwave.
Bowl.
1 cup of water.
1 tablespoon of salt.
1 tablespoon baking soda.
1 tablespoon of detergent.
Aluminum paper.