How To Clean Your Jewelry At Home The Right Way

If you wear jewelry, chances are it can use a good cleaning from time to time. Between hand soap, lotion, and every day dirt and grime, jewelry can quickly lose its shine and luster. While you can take your jewelry to a jeweler and have it professionally cleaned, it's just as easy to clean it yourself at home. Try these tips the next time your jewelry starts losing its shine.

1. Invest in the right type of cleaner.

There are a plethora of jewelry cleaners available on the market, including liquids, polish, and wipes. The type of cleaner you need depends on the type of jewelry you have. Be sure to purchase a cleaner that is safe for the specific type of material you're cleaning, i.e. silver jewelry should be cleaned with a cleaner that specifies that it's safe for use on silver.

If you have the time to sit and let your jewelry soak, a liquid cleaner is best because it gets deep inside the crevices where dirt and grime can build up. Polish or wipes are good for on-the-go because they aren't as messy and work quickly.

2. Use caution when making your own DIY cleaner.

Do-it-yourself jewelry cleaner can save you money, but if you use products that are too harsh for your jewelry, it can end up ruining it and costing you a lot more. When in doubt, gentle is best. Use mild dish soap and water to clean just about any piece of jewelry, being sure to dry it immediately after to avoid tarnishing. A baking soda paste or toothpaste can also be used to gently remove tarnish from jewelry, just be sure to use a soft cloth and then rinse and pat it dry completely after cleaning.

3. Try carbonation for extra sparkle.

Precious and semi-precious stones can be cleaned with the above recommendations, but for extra sparkle, add a bit of carbonation. The bubbles in sparkling water help loosen dirt and debris, making your jewels more sparkly and shiny.

We have plenty of awesome jewelry on our website for you to explore. From necklaces to rings to bracelets and more, we've got plenty of great options for you to add to your jewelry collection. Now that you know how to clean your jewelry at home, you can save money on professional cleanings and purchase even more jewelry for your collection.