Things You'll Need:
- Soap and water
- Polishing cloth
- Tongs or pliers
- Tea kettle
- Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner
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Step 1
Polish with a cloth. Use a cotton or flannel cloth to wipe your jewelry clean. A special jewelry polishing cloth would be perfect. Using straight, back and forth strokes, polish your jewelry and remove any surface dirt and dust. Do not rub in circular motions; that can scratch the surface of your jewelry.
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Step 2
Use a cleaning solution to remove grime and dirt. Just like a diamond, a cubic zirconia can be cleaned with warm water and mild soap. Use a soft, cosmetic applicator to reach crevices. However, if you wish, you can use a trusted jewelry cleaner to remove any dirt and dust from your zircon.
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Step 3
Steam your CZ jewelry. Using a tea kettle, or any other method that produces steam, hold your jewelry directly over the steam stream. You should wear gloves and use tongs or needle-nose pliers to avoid burns. Once steamed, use your polishing cloth to dry your jewelry.
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Step 4
Clean your jewelry with an ultrasonic cleaner. These units are inexpensive and nice to have if you own a lot of CZ jewelry. However, most jewelry stores will clean your jewelry for you free or a slight fee.
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Step 5
Store your jewelry in an airtight, sealable plastic bag. If this is not possible, store your jewelry in a lined jewelry box, away from the outside air.
