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Cleaning Jewelry
Jewelry needs to sparkle and shine to be attractive. Fortunately, it’s not hard to get your jewelry looking great with just a few common household products.
• Gold. Mix 2 cups of warm water and a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid, and then soak the jewelry for 15 minutes. Use a soft bristle toothbrush to scrub off any stubborn dirt spots, then rinse the pieces in warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Silver. Rinse the silver jewelry in warm water and dry with a clean cloth. If the silver is really tarnished, use a commercial silver cleaning product, such as Goddard’s, and follow the directions. You do not want to brush or scrub the silver, as that can scratch it. For most jewelry, a silver polishing cloth is perfect to give ...
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