Keeping your jewelry clean is very important. This way you can wear it longer with pride and self-confidence. The symbolism also comes to life more. You can therefore conclude that cleaning your jewelry is of great importance. But how do you clean your own jewelry? We are happy to explain this to you in different methods!
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We understand that it can sometimes be difficult to hand over your jewelry to the jeweler. Jewelry often lasts for generations and carries a unique story. The sentimental value behind it is enormous. The goldsmith at Juwelier van Dam works with respect and full concentration. Each piece of jewelry receives full attention and is well secured. Repairing your jewelry is 100% safe at Juwelier van Dam.
How do I clean my silver jewelry?
1. Clean silver jewelry with a silver polish
First of all, we recommend cleaning silver jewelry with a silver polish . These are simply made for cleaning your silver jewelry. It may also take a few minutes to get good results, but they will shine like never before. Silver polishes are also relatively cheap for the pleasure they bring you.
2. Cleaning silver jewelry with aluminum foil and soda
You can also clean silver jewelry with aluminum foil and soda. This is a somewhat more complicated process and we only recommend it if you want to clean your silver jewelry, without having time to go to the jeweler or having special silver cleaning products at home. How does this work?
1. Place aluminum foil in the bottom of a small bowl, stretched over the edge.
2. Add a few large scoops of baking soda on top.
3. Add boiling water.
4. Place your jewelry in the bowl.
5. Clean your jewelry with a damp cloth.
6. Rinse your jewelry and dry it with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3. Cleaning silver jewelry with dishwashing liquid
Silver jewelry can also be cleaned with soapy water. This is a simple but effective process that we would like to explain to you.
1. Make a soapy solution with lukewarm water and mild liquid dishwashing detergent.
2. Carefully dip your jewelry into this.
3. Clean your jewelry by gently brushing it with a toothbrush.
4. Rinse your jewelry with lukewarm water and dry it with a soft, lint-free cloth.
4. Cleaning silver jewelry with a silver bath
Cleaning your jewelry with a silver bath is by far the best method for keeping your silver jewelry clean. First of all, this takes no longer than a minute and is also very easy to do. The result is amazingly good. Your jewelry will literally sparkle like never before. But how does a silver bath work?
1. Put the silver jewelry in the basket provided, immerse it in the bath and shake it. Do this for 15 seconds.
2. Rinse the jewelry with lukewarm water.
3. Dry the jewelry with a silver cloth.
Tip for keeping your silver jewelry extra clean: wear silver gloves when cleaning your silver jewelry . These are impregnated gloves specially made for cleaning silver jewelry. It is made of a very soft fabric that cleans and polishes and thus also protects the jewelry from tarnishing.
How do I clean my gold jewelry?
Please note: these tips are only intended for gold jewelry without diamonds.
1. Cleaning Gold Jewelry with Green Soap
You can clean your gold jewelry with green soap. This is a very simple process and takes no more than 2 minutes. How to clean your gold jewelry with green soap?
1. Make a soapy solution with lukewarm water and add green soap.
2. Place the desired piece of jewelry in the soapy water and gently brush the jewelry with a soft toothbrush.
3. Place the jewelry in a sieve and rinse it with lukewarm tap water.
4. Dry the jewelry with a lint-free cloth.
2. Cleaning gold jewelry with a gold polish
A gold polish has been specially developed for cleaning gold jewelry. With this special cloth you can clean your gold jewelry within 2 minutes. This is intended for cleaning yellow gold, rose gold and white gold jewelry. The impregnated cotton in this cloth allows you to make your jewelry shine like never before: it removes dirt from all types of gold jewelry. How do you use the gold polish ?
1. Gently but thoroughly polish the gold parts of the jewelry.
2. Do not wash the cloth.
3. Replace the gold polish if it becomes too black.
3. Cleaning gold jewelry with dishwashing liquid
Another method you can use to clean your gold chain, ring and bracelet is to clean it with dish soap. This method can also be used for jewelry with diamonds in it. How to clean your jewelry with dish soap?
1. Make a soapy solution of lukewarm water and liquid dishwashing detergent.
2. Place the gold jewelry in the soapy water and gently brush the gold jewelry with a toothbrush.
3. Place the jewelry in a sieve and then rinse it with lukewarm tap water.
4. Let the gold jewelry dry by dabbing it with a lint-free cloth or gold polish .
4. Cleaning gold jewelry in a cleaning bath
The best way to clean your gold jewelry is with a special cleaning bath . This is specially made for the careful cleaning of your gold jewelry. This bath is therefore intended for yellow, rose and white gold jewelry, but also for platinum and doublé jewelry. This cleaning bath restores the shine and makes the jewelry shine again, so that it is a real eye-catcher again. How do you use the Hagerty cleaning bath ?
1. Place the gold jewelry in the sieve provided.
2. Immerse the sieve in the cleaning bath. (about 15 seconds)
3. Rinse the gold jewelry with lukewarm tap water and dry it with a soft, lint-free cloth.
4. Rub the gold jewelry with the supplied microfiber cloth.