How to Make a Jewelry Cleaner

Homemade jewelry cleaner is easy to make and can save you money. Follow the steps below to get your jewelry sparkling clean!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Warm water
• Any basic detergent, such as dishwashing soap or laundry detergent
• Ammonia
• An old tooth brush
• Soft, lint-free cloth

1. Mix about a cup of water with a small squirt of detergent and a splash of ammonia in a small dish. The ammonia is optional but will assist with cutting any grease. (WARNING: Do not use ammonia with detergents containing bleach as harmful fumes will develop!) Stir until well-mixed and all soap has dissolved.

2. Place jewelry in cleaning solution and allow to soak for a few minutes. This will allow any caked-on dirt and debris to soften and become easier to remove.

3. Gently scrub jewelry with toothbrush, paying special attention to small crevices and behind jewels. If jewelry is especially dirty, you may have to soak again and repeat scrubbing.

4. Rinse well and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Your jewelry will be sparkling clean and ready to wear!

5. Clean jewelry regularly to maintain sparkle and shine!

Tips & Warnings

• Do not mix ammonia with cleaners containing bleach
• Do not get cleaning solution in eyes
• This cleaner is not recommended for delicate jewelry, opals, or pearls.