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Most effective ways to clean your jewelry at home

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Jewelry is a powerful element that can enhance the overall look of any simple outfit. Shiny and also the rustic ones go with almost every outfit, making you look more presentable and stylish. However, these pieces of magic must be retained and managed properly. What if you purchase beautiful and outstanding jewelry pieces from a reliable store like theeyeofjewelry.com but don’t know how to clean them to use them for years?

If you don’t take proper care of your jewelry, then they might lose all the shine and glamour they have now. Cleaning is also essential in order to get rid of all the dirt and particles that can degrade the quality of your pieces. Thus, keep in mind the below-mentioned ways to clean your jewelry efficiently.

Use dish soap

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Dish soap can really help you in getting rid of dirt and dust that have covered your entire jewelry piece. It’s powerful enough to eradicate the coating that is formed over your silver or even vintage jewelry. This will lead your piece looking shiny and new.

So, to clean your jewelry with dish wash, all you need to do is mix a few drops of the solution into the water. You can also use warm water for better results. Then, dip a piece of cloth and start rubbing your jewelry piece. This will remove the dirt and tarnish if the jewelry is of silver. Again wash it with cold water, and pat dry.

Try using baking soda

Yes! You read it right. Baking soda — this kitchen element can also be utilized to clean your jewelry pieces. This is easily found in almost every household, and thus, you don’t have to waste an extra pound on purchasing it. This will help you in cleaning heavy tarnish and stubborn particles of dust.

All you need is a tablespoon of baking soda and water. Now, mix three portions of baking soda along with one portion of water. Mix them suitably to get a concentrated paste. Apply this paste over your jewelry and rub it gently using a soft cloth. This will remove the dirt, and you’ll be left with clean and bright jewelry in your hand.

Toothpaste can be a great help

Toothpaste can not only be used to kick off germs and bacteria on your teeth but can also remove the dirt accumulated over your jewelry. Toothpaste contains some mild abrasives that can wipe off the dirty coating over your jewelry. This coating is formed due to prolonged use and exposure to pollution and makes your jewelry look dull and old.

Take a dab of toothpaste and apply it over your piece. Make sure that you don’t use a gel-based toothpaste. Rub it with your fingers and wash it with warm water. Dab it with a soft cloth, and you’re good to go.

Just rub them using a toothbrush

Sometimes, the jewelry pieces are too delicate to be treated with any of the above-mentioned compounds. The coating over them is not so hard that it can be removed easily, so try using a toothbrush. This kind of cleaning prevents your delicate jewelry from getting any dents or scratches.

Wet the piece that you have to clean and rub a soft-bristled toothbrush against it. However, rub very gently as it could destroy your delicate piece. After it’s done, wash it off with warm water and pat dry.

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