Gold jewellery can be considered a VIP guest at your wardrobe party—as it's always the centre of attention. But even VIPs need just a little freshening up now and then.
If your gold baubles are looking much more like they've been through a glittery apocalypse, then here's a list of 10 clever ways to bring the shine back to your golden treasures without calling in the pros.
1. The OG Warm Water and Dish Soap Mixture
Think of it as a spa day for your gold. A few drops of mild dish soap in warm water, and your gold jewellery soothes its cares away. Rinse and lightly scrub with a mild toothbrush until shiny again. A piece like this classy 14ct Solid 1 Micron Gold Plated Sterling Silver Huggie Earrings is easy to clean with a simple solution like this one.
2. Baking Soda
Baking soda isn't just for baking—it's a gold-cleaning hero! Mix baking soda and water into a paste and then carefully rub on your gold with a soft rag. Thoroughly rinse and admire the sparkle. Isn’t it magical? Lightening fast, and super effective.
3. Vinegar Magic
White vinegar isn't just for fish and chips! Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/2 cup of baking soda. Let your gold jewellery pieces take a bath in this effervescent mixture for about two hours. Rinse, dry, and be dazzled—your gold will sparkle as though it is at a premiere on the red carpet!
4. Lemons
Feeling a little bit zesty? Mix lemon juice with a pinch of salt and water. Soak your gold jewellery for about 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off and you'll see your pieces shining even more than a sunny day. Easy, isn’t it?
A beautiful and elegant piece of gold jewellery such as this 9ct Solid Yellow Gold Bangle 3.6mm can be cleaned easily with this simple mixture.
5. The Classic Cloth Buff
Sometimes, all your gold needs is just a little elbow grease. Buff out your jewellery with a gold polishing cloth. This super-easy technique can be used for those once-over jobs, great for keeping your piece looking freshly polished.
6. Toothbrush Tango
You'll have to get an old soft-bristled toothbrush (and not the one you use to brush your teeth!) into a mixture of warm water and mild soap. Gently scrub your gold jewellery but tend to the crevices more; that's where filth likes to linger. Kind of like giving your gold a mini massage!
This trick works great for pieces with an intricate design such as this 9ct Solid Yellow Gold Byzantine Chain 8.5mm.
7. Club Soda
Club soda isn't just for cocktails—it's a fizzy gold cleaner, too! To clean gold with club soda you soak the jewellery in it for a few minutes, then rub lightly with a soft cloth. The bubbles will help lift grime, leaving your gold sparkling like kisses of sunlight.
8. Use Aluminium Foil
Line a bowl with a sheet of aluminium foil. Fill it with hot water, add a few tablespoons of baking soda, and pop in your gold jewellery. After a few minutes, retrieve your jewellery, rinse it with hot water, and allow it to dry. The chemical reaction is super effective at restoring your jewellery to glowing perfection.
Though this trick is great for cleaning silver jewellery, it can also be used for your golden treasures. Be careful of the potion—it is potent! So, don’t leave your jewellery in this solution for long.
9. Olive Oil Care
Mix a little olive oil with a small amount of lemon juice as well. Dip a soft cloth in the mixture and rub it over your gold jewellery. The oil will do the job of polishing up your pieces, and the lemon will cut through any leftover grime. It's an all-natural, DIY spa treatment!
10. Corn-starch Cleanse
Corn starch isn't just for thickening up sauces. Make a paste out of cornstarch and water. Apply on your gold and allow it to dry; after that, lightly brush to take it off again. It will make your gold look new!
This is an excellent way to clean an elegant piece of gold jewellery such as the 9ct Solid Gold Oval Engraved Signet Ring.
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Those were 10 quirky and effective ways to get your gold jewellery clean at home. So, whether you are throwing a party or sitting in the comfort of your home, make sure your gold treasures are on the go: they're clean and fabulous!
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