How to Clean Gold Jewelry

Cleaning your jewelry on a regular basis will make you sparkle!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 

   An inexpensive way to clean your gold or platinum jewelry is to soak it in warm water mixed with a few drops of ammonia.

2. 

   Use a soft bristled toothbrush for more extensive cleaning.
   
   After cleaning and rinsing, dry and polish with a soft cloth. Please always remember to close your drain if you are cleaning near a sink.

3. 

   Rinse with warm water. Dry and polish with a soft cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Cleaning your jewelry on a regular basis - such as once a month - is a good rule of thumb.
• If you are cleaning your jewelry near the sink, be sure to close the drain.
• Always check prongs, and examine your jewelry to make sure it's still in good condition.
• Always make sure your cleaning solution is ok if your jewlery has precious stones.

[Butterfli]

on 11/8/2008 Great information! Thanks! 5*

[kluke82]

on 11/4/2008 Thanks for the idea about using a toothbrush!