General Chat

I need some tips on cleaning gold rings and chains.
I used to buy special dips and cloths from the jewellers but was wondering if anyone has any cheaper ways.

I use steredent tablets, they come up beautiful.

Thanks Carol sounds good.

If you have any gin or vodka and can spare a small drop, I put mine in that.

I was always told gin was good Val but I can't imagine you wasting that :))))

I have to own up to putting some of mine in vodka and for those with hard to get at places using either a cotton bud or a soft baby toothbrush to clean the gaps. Toothpicks also work but be gentle.

I had heard of vodka and coke (not mixed )lol

Well Uggers i suppose i could try the dregs in the bottom of my glass lol xx

be very careful what gemstones you are cleaning with steradent,opals/ruby/ saphires or pearls etc will be liable to fracture if placed in hot water,,,opals will for sure,infact opals shouldnt be put in water.

if its just plain gold chains...hot water and washing powder for half hour,scrub with a soft toothbrush .. good rinse after..diamonds rings can also be cleaned this way.

sonic baths are good for plain gold /silver....dont put opals/pearls in vodka or cola just a gentle rub with a damp cloth and dry is all that is needed...!



clean one stone ring at a time....

O/H uses washing up liquid and water leave in soak for a while the use tooth brush.

Like you have dregs left! lol

Hi Val

When mine need a clean i wash then with fairy & rub them together under warm water

Try bi carb, I boill the kettle, put into a recepticle bi carb and then rings jewelry etc and pour on the boiling water swish round and leave to soak. It fizzes all the muck out and is quite safe. Elaine.

Thanks for all your tips...i will definitely give them a try.

Uggers..are you saying that i drink a lot of gin? lol

I would tie them in to an old sock or pillowcase depending on how much bling you have, chuck them all in the washing machine at 90 degrees and then get a nice new brilo pad and give them a right good scrub, they will be well shiny when you've finished ;o)