Clean gold jewelry: that's the best way

Cleaning gold jewelry is an elaborate act for some, and there are some tips and tricks that will make gold shine again in new splendor. You only need a few hand tools, a little time and some know-how.

Clean gold jewelry with home remedies

In order to clean gold jewelry, you usually do not need expensive cleaning agents. You can use a lot of what you already have in the household.

• You can clean gold jewelry with washing powder. The effect of the small granules can be compared to a kind of peeling. Take a little commercial detergent on a damp cloth and use it to rub off the gold.
• Dishwasher detergents work similarly. This also has a consistency similar to a peeling due to the granules. Rub the gold piece here with a damp cloth and some of the dishwasher detergent.
• You can also tackle the jewelry with toothpaste. Many of the creams consist of tiny particles that also contribute to the abrasion of the gold parts. Applied with a rag and rubbed off thoroughly, toothpaste also ensures cleanliness.
• Baking soda also works wonders. Applied with a soft cloth and then polished off, remove residues and skin particles on the piece of jewelry.
• Allrounder detergent for cleaning should not be missing in the list. Dishwasher detergent mainly removes fat particles and slight discolouration. Use it sparingly and then rinse the gold particle off with warm water.

In this way you can prevent contamination

So that you don't have to clean gold jewelry as often, you can take some preventive measures. Already when wearing you can make sure that the jewelry is not soiled in the first place.

• Avoid fat! As simple as it sounds, it is effective. Avoid creams and lotion on your skin when wearing gold jewelry. If you wear a chain, for example, do not apply cream to your neck or décolleté beforehand.
• Always rub the piece of jewelry with a cleaning cloth or gold cleaning cloth immediately after wearing it. This way you immediately avoid dirt particles getting stuck.
• Don't just keep your jewelry in a box, but always wrap it in a fine cloth. This will prevent dust from settling.
• Storage with the highest possible physical density is also optimal. So little oxygen enters, which can cause tarnishing.

In our next practical tip you will learn more uses of baking soda besides cleaning jewelry.