Everything You Need for Jewelry Cleaning at Home

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There is nothing more captivating to a child than rummaging through a jewelry box full of shining gold and silver pieces with sparkling, colorful gemstones. For adults, these pieces either make or break an outfit. As beautiful as they are, necklaces, bracelets, and rings have intricate detail that attracts dust and dirt and metal that loses its shine or tarnishes. We put together jewelry cleaning information to help you restore your adornments, whether they are costume jewelry with a glass or natural gemstone, or precious metals.
If your jewelry doesn’t seem to have the shine and pizzazz it had when it was new, it’s time to give it a good polish. Learn how to clean your favorite pieces and use safe jewelry cleaning techniques to bring back their dazzling sparkle. Find out how to restore metals without using harsh chemicals and remove tarnish with aluminum foil, lemons, white vinegar, and baking soda. Discover ways to get dust and dirt out of jewelry crevices using a soft-bristled toothbrush and homemade cleaning recipes with dish soap, toothpaste, and shampoo, and use ammonia to bring back shine.