How to clean gold with stones at home?

Jewelry made from precious materials always remains at the peak of popularity, so the issue of caring for and cleaning jewelry is quite relevant. There are many ways to clean rings, bracelets and chains at home. In order for jewelry to look spectacular and please its owner, it is necessary to properly take care of them.

Gold is a soft material that needs careful and delicate cleaning. Do not forget about precious and semi-precious stones (diamonds, rubies, sapphires, etc.). They are easy to spoil during the care process if you use the wrong tools and aggressive components.

Before you start cleaning jewelry with stones at home, it is necessary to indicate that most of them do not tolerate contact with water and various chemical solutions. Due to the additional inserts, cleaning is much more complicated. It is impossible to use methods for caring for gold items without stones.

Basic care rules:

• Pay special attention to the place where the stones are fastened. It is there that the bulk of dust and grease accumulates.

• Do not use the needle as a tool to get rid of dirt. Otherwise, scratches will remain on metal and stone. A cotton swab or wooden toothpick with a small piece of cotton on the end is ideal.

• Consider the type of insert fastener. There are two options: clip and glue. In the second case, it is forbidden to wet jewelry. From water, the properties of the adhesive composition are lost.

• Soap treatments are not the best way to clean jewelry. This method will deprive the rhinestones of brilliance and attractiveness. Products with such inserts are best treated with rags with starch and wet flannel. At the end, wipe the jewelry with microfiber.

Remember: the method of fixing the insert depends on the size and type of stone. As a rule, diamond or sapphire chips, as well as carved elements made of natural and soft stone, are fixed with glue.

To date, many cleaning methods have been developed, involving the use of household chemicals, pharmacy products, natural ingredients, and much more. Folk methods are also popular. In the article, we have collected the most effective, safe and proven methods. With their help, you can refuse the services of jewelers and update products on your own.

To clean the jewelry with stones, you can use a toothbrush.For the renewal procedure, only a brush with soft bristles is suitable, which will gently and carefully get rid of small particles of dirt. The ideal option is natural bristles.

During the cleaning process, do not make sudden movements and do not press hard on the jewelry. For greater effect, brush over the soap. Use this method only with hard stones.

Ammonia is perfect for processing jewelry. You can buy it at any pharmacy at an affordable price. This is an effective and safe component that will help you quickly and easily get rid of even stubborn dirt.

Alcohol is suitable for processing stones of any type. The substance quickly disappears and returns to its former luster.

Care procedure:

• We prepare a solution. Alcohol and pure water are diluted in equal proportions (1: 1).

• Soak a cotton pad or stick in the resulting mixture.

• We carefully wipe the product.

• If you don't have a sponge or cotton swab handy, you can use a soft cloth.

If you do not trust the folk way of cleaning and other home methods, use special tools designed to clean jewelry. They can be purchased at the same place where jewelry is sold.

On sale you can find various tools designed to process products, both with soft and hard stones.

Folk methods, known to many housewives, are used to update products made from precious materials with stones. Components that can be found in any kitchen will help clean earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants and other jewelry.

With the help of sugar syrup, you can easily refresh the product and remove small impurities. To prepare the solution in a glass of water, you need to dissolve 2 liters of sugar. Leave the jewelry in the sweet liquid overnight.

This component is actively used to eliminate various contaminants. Soak the tip of a Q-tip in vinegar and gently rub the stone on the jewelry.

Only vinegar is suitable for cleaning, and it is not necessary to use the essence. After processing, rinse the product and remove moisture with a paper towel or soft cloth.

If you dissolve a little citric acid in a small amount of water, you get an effective and budgetary substance that will help clean jewelry with stone inserts. In the resulting composition, it is necessary to leave the products for 5 minutes. Then they must be rinsed and dried thoroughly.

This substance has become famous for its useful properties in everyday life. Baking soda is used to remove ingrained dirt. It is not recommended to use it dry for processing jewelry. The powder may damage the surface of the material or the stone.

It is best to prepare a solution of baking soda and water. The product is immersed in it for about 20 minutes. After that, the residue is removed with a cloth.

Lipstick effectively fights dirt on the surface of jewelry. A little of this cosmetic should be applied to the product and polished using a soft cloth or piece of cloth.

An effective and cheap way is cleaning with onion juice. Despite the fact that the substance has an unpleasant odor, it shows remarkable results. For processing, you need to put a few drops on a cotton pad and process the product.To remove stubborn odors, rinse the jewelry thoroughly with water and remove any moisture immediately.

A solution of rock salt is considered one of the most effective ways to renew jewelry. In a clean, dry form, salt can not be used. Hard grains can spoil the brilliance of stones and gold.

In a glass of water (or a little less), a couple of tablespoons of salt should be dissolved. Stir the mixture until the particles are completely dissolved. Leave the decoration overnight, immersing it in the resulting composition. In the morning you need to polish the jewelry and dry it.

Diamonds have an enchanting beauty and brilliance. This stone is one of the most popular and expensive in jewelry. Natural diamonds need careful and competent care. During use, even the most expensive products lose their presentation and former attractiveness. A dull white coating appears on the surface of the stone.

Before starting work, you must familiarize yourself with certain rules.

If you decide to update the product yourself at home, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of this material. Diamonds are highly sensitive to grease on the fingers, so gloves should be worn when cleaning. It is best to use thin rubber or silicone products.

Wipe the decoration with a soft velvet cloth. When wiping wet, use warm water.

To clean gold and diamond jewelry, you can make a simple solution, which is prepared using foaming products with a low alkali content.The substance is diluted in a small amount of warm water and the decoration is carefully processed.

Popular diamond jewelry cleaners:

• Soda. The product is immersed in water with a small amount of soda and boiled for several minutes. At the end, the surface is carried out with a soft cloth and dried.
• Pomade. Lipstick can be used to polish diamond jewelry.
• Juice. Treat the thing with onion juice and leave it for a couple of hours.

• Dentifrice. Work the decoration with a small amount of the substance applied to the brush with soft bristles.
• Coca-cola. A popular sweet drink will help clean expensive jewelry. The thing must be immersed in soda for 30 minutes, rinsed with water, and then gently remove moisture.
• Strong substances. If a dark spot or a greasy mark appears on your favorite jewelry, the following means will help to remove it: alcohol (vodka), household vinegar, ammonia. Do not forget to rinse and dry the decoration after cleaning.

Most owners do not have a proper understanding of how to properly wear jewelry. In order for them to retain their beauty and radiance for many years, they must be properly stored and cared for.

Remember the simple rules that will help preserve the attractiveness of jewelry:

• Experts strongly do not recommend wearing jewelry all the time. Metal and stones are negatively affected by various factors: direct sunlight, cosmetics, loads, temperature changes, mechanical damage. Due to constant use, the jewelry loses its shape and may break.
• If you are used to wearing jewelry every day, without removing it even during work and at bedtime, it is recommended to carry out the cleaning procedure once a month.

Jewelry should be stored in a special closed box. It will protect things from dust, ultraviolet rays and other external influences. Products with stones of different types must be stored separately from each other. Stop your choice on caskets sheathed from the inside with soft fabric. It is advisable to wrap expensive items in flannel napkins before putting them in storage.

Many families practice passing on jewelry by inheritance (from generation to generation). In order for the jewelry to serve for more than a dozen years, it is necessary to periodically carry out the cleaning procedure, wear it carefully and store it carefully.

Given the popularity and wide distribution of jewelry around the world, there are a huge variety of different methods for caring for them. Methods differ in efficiency, accessibility and complexity.

The ingredients used in the above recipes are cheap and easy to find. To make the decoration sparkle and enchant, listen to the advice of experts and experienced users.

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