How To Clean Gold Jewelry

Are you curious about how to clean gold jewelry with things you have around your house? Today we are going to talk about how to clean gold jewelry using things like dish soap, vinegar, antacids and ammonia. Not only will you learn how easy it is to clean your jewelry at home, but you’ll also learn how to keep your gold jewelry safe during the process.

Before you get started, please note a few things about keeping your jewelry safe during cleaning:

• If your jewelry has gemstones glued on, do not use these soaking methods. Instead, click here for safer methods.
• If you are cleaning your jewelry in your sink (I do not recommend this), make sure to use a strainer to save yourself the pain of losing any down the drain.
• Do not wear your jewelry wet, so be sure to let it fully air dry. If you need to wear it quickly, use a soft cloth to gently dry the pieces.
• Also, never store your jewelry wet! This will create an environment for tarnishing.

How to Clean Gold Jewelry with Dish Soap

Dish soap is something everyone is likely to have around in their home, so it’s a favorite option for many people. Here is everything you’ll need to start:

• Dish Soap
• Warm Water
• A Medium Bowl
• Soft-Bristle Brush
• Soft Cloth

Once you have all of your items gathered, you’ll want to follow these steps:

• Add a 1/2 tsp. of dish soap to a bowl of warm water.
• Cover the jewelry in the soapy water and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
• Gently scrub the jewelry with soft bristles to get into the cracks, crevices and gem settings. A baby toothbrush is a great tool for this! Be extra careful if your jewelry is gold-plated, as harsh bristles or hard scrubbing can remove the plating.
• Rinse jewelry with warm water.
• Let your jewelry air dry on a soft cloth.

How to Clean Jewelry with Vinegar

Vinegar is another household item that most of us have lying around. It makes a great gentle cleaner for your gold jewelry! This is everything you need to start:

• White Vinegar
• Warm Water
• Medium Bowl
• Q-Tip
• Soft Cloth

Once you gather all of the items you need, you can start on cleaning your gold jewelry. Here are the steps you can follow:

• Set your jewelry in the medium bowl, cover with white vinegar and let soak for 5-10 minutes.
• Use your Q-Tip to gently rub away dirt and grime from the crevices and cracks.
• Rinse your jewelry with warm water.
• Let your jewelry air dry on a soft cloth.

How to Clean Gold Jewelry with Denture Cleaner

Not everyone has antacids and/or denture cleaner in their homes, but for those of us who do it’s a great tool to use to clean your gold jewelry! Go ahead and gather these items to start:

• Denture Cleaner or Antacid Tablet
• Medium Bowl
• Warm Water
• Q-Tip
• Soft Cloth

So, now that you have everything you need, you can follow these instructions to clean your gold jewelry:

• Follow the package instructions and place a tablet of denture cleaner or antacid into warm water.
• Drop your gold jewelry into the bowl and let the fizzing effect start go to work. Let everything sit for 10-15 minutes.
• Next, use a Q-tip to remove dirt and gunk from the cracks, crevices, and gem settings.
• Rinse your jewelry with warm water.
• Let your jewelry air dry on a soft cloth.

How to Clean Gold Jewelry with Ammonia

Ammonia is not as likely to be in your cabinet at home, but it’s a very powerful tool for cleaning your gold jewelry. You can use this method if your gold jewelry is tarnished, or for the occasional deep clean. To start, gather the following items:

• Ammonium
• Medium Bowl
• Warm Water
• Soft-Bristle Brush
• Soft Cloth

Then follow these steps:

• Add 1 part ammonium to 6 parts warm water in your medium bowl.
• Cover your gold jewelry and soak for about 10 minutes.
• Gently scrub the jewelry with soft bristles to get into the cracks, crevices, and gem settings.
• Rinse with warm water.
• Let your jewelry air dry on a soft cloth.

In conclusion, I do hope these methods help you with how to clean your gold jewelry at home safely. If you have any questions about the jewelry you purchase from me and how to safely clean them, please reach out to me.