HOW TO CLEAN

But gold has an unlimited lifespan, which means that jewelry that has lost its luster, micro-scratches and other damage will remain unclaimed, lying around and gathering dust. You can take them to a jewelry shop for cleaning, but at home you also have the opportunity to restore the attractiveness of metal.

To do this, consider different methods: improvised means, chemicals and even products.

How to clean gold quickly and effectively
Sometimes the ligature in the gold alloy reacts to external factors (sweat, detergents or cosmetics), which causes the metal to change color. The same thing happens during illness.

A blackened ring, bracelet, chain or other item looks much better after cleaning with home remedies:

ammonia: the substance acts aggressively, but when used correctly, the risk of negative effects is minimal, you can use an aqueous or soapy solution of ammonia (10-25%), which additionally allows you to clean the ring or chain of greasy plaque;
salt is used to prepare a salt solution, which is effective when heated;
Soda: acts as a base for preparing a solution with which you can bring back the shine of the product, to get rid of blackness and other dirt;
Vinegar: Use an undiluted solution, apply it to the product, but do not leave the liquid for long;
Hydrogen peroxide: used along with other substances, a common recipe based on ammonia, peroxide, water, due to this combination solution acts non-aggressive and effective, is a universal means, because it is suitable for removing dirt from different products, cleans until shiny.

In addition, there are quite a few recipes based on products, drinks: beer, egg whites, lemon juice and even bread.

And with the help of such remedies can restore the attractiveness of white gold jewelry.

Cleaning gold jewelry with hypersulfite
How to clean precious metal
Regardless of which factor contributed to the deterioration of the appearance of the jewelry (negative emotions, cosmetics, illness, etc.), improvised means in most cases help remove the negative effects. But it is important to act according to the instructions. Peculiarities of processing jewelry at home:

Aggressive substances (ammonia, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide) are most often used for a short period of time, when jewelry is kept in such an environment for much longer, a loss of luster is observed;
If the boiling method (with foil, soda, salt) is chosen, it is recommended that the jewelry be left in such a solution for 5-15 minutes, with a cloth placed at the bottom and a stainless steel container;
Do not use abrasive powders, so do not use soda and aggressive means to polish jewelry, after which you will need to take your jewelry to a professional cleaner and polisher;
Some mild cleaning agents (such as those containing soap and other detergents) are used to soak the gold for a long time - it is left in the solution overnight;
To clean precious metal items, you must use a lint-free rag, because other materials leave microfibers.

In addition, you need to eliminate the root cause of the darkening of gold jewelry: get rid of negativity, remove strong creams and other cosmetics, do not shower in jewelry, take them off before a run, properly care for.

Polishing ring
Gentle cleaning of jewelry with stones
With the help of home remedies, it is possible to restore the attractiveness of gold. But it is important to use them correctly. Not everyone is used to clean jewelry with gemstones. Diamonds, cubic zirconia, pearls, topaz and other varieties can all lose their properties and become cloudy when exposed to chemicals. To make your favorite jewelry shine, you should try to clean it quickly, as soon as you find it dirty. The stone should be rubbed with a special composition or solution of universal action. According to reviews, recipes work better than others:

Soap solution. This is a mild liquid, suitable for jewelry of any origin, including natural products.
An aqueous solution with ammonia. Gold is cleaned until the shine appears.
A soft, lint-free rag and room-temperature water. It is enough to rub the gold with the rag, and soon the item will shine. If you provide regular care to the alloy in this way, you will not have to clean it often.

Stones do not tolerate abrasion, so it is better to use liquids without solids.

After cleaning, the products are rinsed with water, rubbed additionally.

Some of the substances can be used to remove dirt from certain areas. At the same time, a liquid is prepared to care for the inserts. So, not all of the existing methods of cleaning gold are universal, you should choose the recipe more carefully so as not to have to restore the gold ring, bracelet.

Gold ring with diamonds