NGPR: How do you clean your jewlery?

mrsnicolew · May 2009

I usually take mine into the store we bought it at but am in no way up for an extra errand today and my rings, earrings, and necklace are in desperate need. I have yellow gold jewlery. What's your favorite at-home solution?

bannedmonkey · May 2009

2/3 water, 1/2 vinegar, microwave for 2 minutes...soak jewelry for a few minutes then use a toothbrush. Works like a charm.

MrsBro6116 · May 2009

I use the Connoisseurs jewelry cleaner, and a toothbrush, to clean my jewelry on a regular basis.When I want my stuff really cleaned I go and have the Jeweler do it.

Desperately want one of those cool sonic jewelry cleaners though..

heathercara · May 2009

Soak them in rubbing alcohol first, then do the soapy water and brush.

*edit* yup, vinegar is correct

Kie310 · May 2009

I learned this trick from my jeweler. I let my rings soak over night, use a soft bristled toothbrush, and it works like magic. I always get compliments on how shiny my rings are!

Edit: they don't HAVE to soak over night, 1/2 an hour or so will do, I just normally clean them Saturday morning, so I soak them Friday nights!

mrsnicolew · May 2009

M.Monkey.:

2/3 water, 1/2 vinegar, microwave for 2 minutes...soak jewelry for a few minutes then use a toothbrush. Works like a charm.

Any type of vinegar?

bannedmonkey · May 2009

mrsnicolew:
M.Monkey.:

2/3 water, 1/2 vinegar, microwave for 2 minutes...soak jewelry for a few minutes then use a toothbrush. Works like a charm.

Any type of vinegar?

Probably. They're all acidic...I'd stay away from Balsamic though...not sure what the color would do........

a.graves · May 2009

piecesofflare:
Warm slightly soapy water and an old soft-bristled toothbrush. Works like a charm!

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Osment · May 2009

MR. CLEAN!! WORKS WONDERS!!

dilute in warm water, soak for a min or so, then use a toothbrush, rinse with warm water, pat dry!!

AMAZING on my white gold jewlery! Stick out tongue

mrsnicolew · May 2009

M.Monkey.:
mrsnicolew:
M.Monkey.:

2/3 water, 1/2 vinegar, microwave for 2 minutes...soak jewelry for a few minutes then use a toothbrush. Works like a charm.

Any type of vinegar?

Probably. They're all acidic...I'd stay away from Balsamic though...not sure what the color would do........

Haha! True! Besides, bread with oil and balsamic is the only thing that appeals to me lately...definitely wouldn't dream of wasting it on my jewlery...even if it wouldn't hurt them.

mrsnicolew · May 2009

Thank you much ladies! I'm heading downstairs to start the soaking process.

mooninlv · May 2009

jewelry cleaner and a soft toothbrush

Smile777 · May 2009

antibacterial soap & a toothbrush

juietbride · May 2009

I have a sonic jewelry cleaner so that is what I use. Sometimes I use windex and two ziplock baggies and throw them in the sonic at work before they clean it for the day.

imaPrincess · May 2009

heat some windex in the microwave and then soak your jewlery for a few min...hit it with a soft toothbrush and rinse with warm water. Super shiny, my mom's friend taught me this and she was a jewler for years. I do this when I don't want to take the ride to our jewlers and they come out super shiny and clean!