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Question: How do you clean your tarnished (cheap) jewelry?

By cheap, I mean that fake silverish jewelry that you can get for a low price at practically any store. I have some earrings that were a gift from a child relative that I like and they're starting to tarnish. I know I could get better quality ones, but I can't find any just like that. I'd like to be able to clean the ones I have, if possible. I have gold cleaner for gold jewelry, but I worry that it can make it worse. Are there special cleansers for that or are their household products I could use?

Answer: Well you can get stuff that makes them look real again at ...

Well you can get stuff that makes them look real again at the Beauty Supply store. Or even Walmart.

Answer: try lipstick or white toothpaste.

try lipstick or white toothpaste.

Answer: How to Clean Your Jewelry at Home Step 1. Wash jewelry ...

How to Clean Your Jewelry at Home Step 1. Wash jewelry thoroughly in warm soapy water (use a mild liquid dish soap). Step 2. Thoroughly rinse jewelry. Step 3. Place jewelry in plastic measuring cup (or similar container with a pour spout) large enough to hold the jewelry and tarnish remover without overflowing. Step 4. Pour enough liquid tarnish remover into the measuring cup to submerge the jewelry. DO NOT SOAK JEWELRY IN TARNISH REMOVER! Step 5. Gently swirl the contents of the cup just enough to create a current in the cup, not enough to tumble the jewelry (do not put your fingers into the cup). Take care not to spin the liquid from the cup. If you do so, thoroughly clean the contaminated surface with soap and water. Step 6. After 10 to 15 SECONDS (NOT MINUTES!), pour the tarnish remover into a separate sealable, clean, plastic bottle; or back into the original container. We recommend using a new container to hold about 25% of the liquid as your active bottle, and refilling this bottle from the contents of the original bottle as the new bottle is depleted: this will keep the majority of the liquid in its cleanest and most effective state. Step 7. Put a pea sized drop of mild liquid dishwashing soap into the measuring cup with the jewelry. Fill the cup with warm water while gently swirling the contents of the cup (do not put your fingers in the cup). Thoroughly irrigate the cup until all soap is emptied from the cup. Step 8. Thoroughly dry jewelry. Allowing the jewelry to air dry can result in water spots. Step 9. Store jewelry in a clean, dry place. Zip-lock bags provide the greatest protection from tarnish reoccurrence. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~```` clean gold jewellery http://www.goddards.com/html/metalCareTips.htm http://parents.berkeley.edu/advice/household/jewelry.html http://thebeadedneedle.blogs.com/baubles/2005/09/cleaning_your_s.html Cleaning Gold Jewelry To remove tarnish: To clean gold jewelry that does not include any soft gemstones, pearls or crystals put the gold jewelry into warm sudsy water containing a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid such as Dawn, Ivory or Simple Green, and rub gently with your fingers or a cotton swab. For more abrasive cleaning (only if needed), brush lightly with a soft baby toothbrush. Be gentle. Even with the added metals, gold is still very soft and easily scratched. Do not use toothpaste or baking soda to clean gold jewelry. They are much too abrasive. Use only mild non-phosphate dishwashing liquid. Rinse your gold jewelry thoroughly with warm water and dry with a cotton cloth. Avoid using paper products such as tissues because they contain particles of wood that can scratch the gold's surface. Before storing, let the gold jewelry lie flat and air dry completely, overnight if possible. Moisture speeds the tarnishing process so it's important to make sure your gold jewelry is dry before putting it away. Once the jewelry is dry, if it looks dull, rub it gently with a jewelry polishing cloth. Use a clean cloth, or a clean section of a previously used cloth, so that the gold is not scratched. To avoid creating a pattern, rub with the polishing cloth in varying straight lines, not in a circular motion. Machine cleaning: If your gold jewelry still looks dark, it may need aggressive machine cleaning. Most jewelers have some type of automatic cleaning equipment, such as an ultrasonic, ionic or steam cleaner, and experience using it so they can give you advice about whether such cleaning is safe for your specific piece of gold jewelry. If it is, they can thoroughly clean your gold jewelry for you. The professional ultrasonic machines used in jewelry stores heat the cleaning solution so are more effective than the small ultrasonics sold for home use.

Question: What is the best way to clean my sterling silver jewelry?

I want to make'em shine like new!

Answer: try nail polish remover

try nail polish remover

Answer: with silver cleaner!!! ? ? ?

with silver cleaner!!! ? ? ?

Answer: Nail polish remover? NO! You'll kill your jewelry and ...

Nail polish remover? NO! You'll kill your jewelry and never be able to save it. Use VERY mild cleaners--baking soda is the safest. Non-abrasive toothpaste is a bit stronger. Don't go beyond that! Be careful--she was trying to mess you up.

Question: What's the best way to clean tarnished silver jewelry?

a home solution would be great. thanks.

Answer: I like salt and lemon juice.

I like salt and lemon juice.

Answer: Toothpaste, not the gel just the regular paste. Rub it all ...

Toothpaste, not the gel just the regular paste. Rub it all over and rinse it off with water.

Question: How do you clean copper jewelry?

I have a couple of vintage copper cuff bracelets from the 60s - 70s & they are starting to tarnish. Does anyone know what would be good to clean them? Thanx!

Answer: Baking Soda or salt

Baking Soda or salt

Answer: tarx getit at most stores

tarx getit at most stores

Answer: You don't have to have a store-bought cleaner, you can ...

You don't have to have a store-bought cleaner, you can use things that can easily be found around the house in most any kitchen; vinegar, lemon juice, or ketchup! Test it out on a small area to make sure you get the result you are looking for. I find that forcopper pots, the best and fastest solution is anything tomato based, like tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato juice, etc. Sounds wierd, but it works like a charm.

Question: Silver Jewelry Natural Cleaning at home?

Anything I can use, like at home products instead of chemicals? also I have amethyst in the center of a ring and pendant to clean, is it safe if I used something and it got on them? Also, how can I prevent tarnishing in the first place? Thanks!!

Answer: Go to a jewelry store and buy a silver polishing cloth. I ...

Go to a jewelry store and buy a silver polishing cloth. I use one constantly onsilver pieces and it moves the tarnish safely without having to use chemicals or something where you use a liquid to clean the jewelry. This is especially safer when cleaning a piece that contains a jewel or a stone. If you are cleaning straight silver pieces, regular white toothpaste and a touch of water will also work. As far as preventing tarnish goes, I'm not really sure about that, but I know just letting your jewelry sit out in the open air can cause it sometimes, so regular polishing with a cloth and proper storage of your jewelry should help.

Answer: You can use baking soda and lukewarm water. Just put your ...

You can use baking soda and lukewarm water. Just put your jewelry in a bowl with baking soda and lukewarm water and let it sit for one night. On the morning, take an old or a baby toothbrush with soap and clean it. Rinse with water and wipe it with a cloth. That works for me! Or you can also use white vinegar (if you can find some) and let it sit for a night! Both are safe for your amethyst! Do it regularly (once a week) and it won't tarnish! Voilà!!

Answer: I cleanjewelry with toothpaste and a soft toothbrush, ...

i cleanjewelry with toothpaste and a soft toothbrush, just make sure to block the drain good before you start

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