How To Clean Gold Jewelry

  • December 23, 2009
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Your skin, soap, and even the air can dull your gold jewelry. Bring the luster back with a few household items.

You Will Need

  • Dishwashing liquid
  • A soft bristled toothbrush
  • A soft, lint-free cloth
How To Clean Gold Jewelry: Fill bowl

Step 1: Fill bowl

Fill a bowl with two cups warm water and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid.

How To Clean Gold Jewelry: Add jewelry and soak

Step 2: Add jewelry and soak

Add all of your jewelry that needs cleaning and let it soak for 15 minutes.

How To Clean Gold Jewelry: Brush up

Step 3: Brush up

Brush gently with the toothbrush around any recessed or detailed areas until each piece is clean.

How To Clean Gold Jewelry: Rinse

Step 4: Rinse

Rinse the jewelry in a bowl of clean, warm water to remove any residue.

Use a fine mesh strainer to rinse jewelry under running water.

How To Clean Gold Jewelry: Dry and buff

Step 5: Dry and buff

Dry and buff your jewelry with the soft, lint-free cloth until its luster returns.

Did you know? White gold used in jewelry is usually an alloy of gold and nickel.

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FunniBaby

Thank God 4 this video!

over 2 years ago by FunniBaby

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