Gold Jewelry cleaning– This soft metal needs little more than mild soap and water. Soak the gold jewelry in this solution for about twenty minutes, then use a soft cloth to wipe the gold jewelry clean. Gold jewelry does not react well to chlorine, so you should never wear it in a swimming pool. Like most other jewelry, you should not wear gold jewelry in the shower; the soap will make it look dull. If you wear a gold jewelry chain to bed you will risk kinks or other damage. You can also prevent kinks by hanging your gold jewelry chains on a hook in a jewelry box, or on a rack in a safe spot.

Cleaning Silver Jewelry

Silver – Even professionals disagree on the best way to clean silver jewelry. Most agree that toothpaste is too abrasive, and tissues or paper towels can also scratch the surface. Also controversial is the use of commercially produced silver dip. If you leave silver jewelry in the dip for too long, it can cause irreparable pitting.

A dip purchased from the store is not necessary. Make your own at home with products you already have in your cupboards: baking soda and aluminum. The aluminum can be a disposable pie plate, or aluminum foil placed in a pan. Put your silver jewelry in the pan, then sprinkle a tablespoon of baking soda over the jewelry. Pour two to three cups boiling water into the pan. The baking soda will bubble, and the combination of chemicals will lift away the grime in just a few minutes. For deep tarnish, a stronger cleaning dip can be made with the addition of a tablespoon each of salt and phosphate-free dish soap. After your pieces look sufficiently bright, rinse with plain water, then rub them dry with a soft cloth, such as a section of an old t-shirt. Finally, lay them on a dry cloth to completely air dry.

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