It can be annoying when your jewellery items discolour, and even gold can lose its lustre. If your gold jewellery is beginning to look dull, here are some top tips for perfect cleaning.
Taking Care
It can be a good idea to get your gold jewellery pieces professionally cleaned once in a while, but you can also easily clean them at home. If they include gemstones or pearls, you’ll have to take extra care, but you just need a few simple household items, including:
. Two small bowls containing lukewarm water . A mild detergent . Soft bristled brush . Soft and clean lint-free cloth
Baby shampoo is ideal as a mild detergent, and you could use a toothbrush as it is ideal for cleaning small items. Avoid abrasive materials such as toothpaste or baking soda, as these can damage the precious metal.
Simply soak the jewellery for about 10 minutes before gently scrubbing with the brush, rinsing and drying with the soft cloth.
Cleaning Devices
If you have a large amount of jewellery, you may want to invest in an ultrasonic cleaner, which uses sound waves in a water or solvent solution to thoroughly clean without abrasion. Many industrial settings use a large ultrasonic cleaner, like the ones you can get from firms such as //www.hilsonic.co.uk/, for precision cleaning of small metal parts which have nooks and crannies that are difficult to reach.
At home, you can use a smaller ultrasonic cleaner, which can also be used to clean other household items like spectacles and dentures.
