Your skin, soap, and even the air can dull your gold jewelry. Bring the luster back with a few household items.
You Will Need
Dishwashing liquid
A soft bristled toothbrush
A soft, lint-free cloth
A fine mesh strainer
Steps
STEP 1 Fill bowl
Fill a bowl with two cups warm water and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
STEP 2 Add jewelry and soak
Add all of your jewelry that needs cleaning and let it soak for 15 minutes.
STEP 3 Brush up
Brush gently with the toothbrush around any recessed or detailed areas until each piece is clean.
STEP 4 Rinse
Rinse the jewelry in a bowl of clean, warm water to remove any residue.
Use a fine mesh strainer to rinse jewelry under running water.
STEP 5 Dry and buff
Dry and buff your jewelry with the soft, lint-free cloth until its luster returns.
Did you know? White gold used in jewelry is usually an alloy of gold and nickel.