How to Clean Gold Jewelry

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Gold doesn't tarnish, but it can be dirtied or dulled by the oil in your skin, body lotion, makeup or other substances. There are lots of products out there that promise to clean gold, but you can do it easily with mild detergent and a soft cloth.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Soft Toothbrush
  • mild dish detergent
  • soft polishing cloth

Step1
Mix a squeeze of mild dish detergent with warm water in a bowl.
Step2
Put the gold item into the soap mixture and let sit for a few minutes.
Step3
Use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the jewelry.
Step4
Remove item from soapy water, rinse it and dry thoroughly with a soft polishing cloth.

Tips & Warnings

  • It is wise to check clasps, mountings, prongs and posts for damage before washing the jewelry. If you find a problem, take the item to a jeweler for repair.
  • Always be sure gold jewelry is completely dry before storing it.
  • Never use a harsh or abrasive cleaner, a stiff brush or a scouring pad on gold.

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