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How To Make Your Own Jewelry Cleaner

158 · Sep 22, 2020 · Gaby Burger · 8 Comments

Did you know that when your gems lose their sparkle and your silver pieces start to tarnish, there’s no need for getting it professionally cleaned or spending on a jewelry cleaner full of harsh chemicals? You can make your own DIY jewelry cleaner at home with simple ingredients you already have!

DIY Jewelry Cleaner

DIY Jewelry Cleaner Recipe

I own a couple of pieces that really needed some TLC, so I put them to the test with this easy DIY jewelry cleaner—and I’m happy to report that I brought them back to life. This cleaner will leave your jewels clean and shiny in less than 15 minutes. Now all of a sudden it’s like I have new pieces to wear!

This recipe works best on silver and gold jewelry without any dainty embellishments or stones. If you have questions on how to care for specific gemstones, check out this guide.

Homemade Jewelry CleanerSupplies

  • Small bowl
  • Piece of aluminum foil
  • 1 tablespoon table salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon dish soap (it’s best to look for a gentle version with natural ingredients, but you can also make your own with this recipe)
  • A soft toothbrush
  • 1 cup of hot water

1. Gather the pieces you wish to clean

2. Line your bowl with the piece of aluminum foil and add the salt, baking soda and dish detergent.

Cleaning jewelry at home3. Pour in the hot water and drop in your jewelry pieces.

A word of caution: If you’re unsure of how a piece will react to this DIY jewelry cleaner, you’ll want to test your cleaning solution on a hidden portion of your jewelry before applying to the entire piece.

4. Let them soak in the jewelry cleaner for 10-20 minutes and then brush with a soft toothbrush.

Cleaning jewlery with toothbruch5. Rinse each piece with water and dry with a paper towel.

Now go rock your shiny pieces!

Jewelry Cleaning FAQ

Can I use this to clean my diamond rings?

I take my precious gems (engagement ring and a few inherited pieces) to my local jeweler for a professional cleaning.

But if you want to clean them yourself at home, the easiest way is to make a gentle cleaner with 8 ounces warm (almost hot) tap water and 1 teaspoon dish soap. Let your ring soak for 10 minutes, then brush away grime with a soft toothbrush. Lastly, rinse with warm warm and dry with a lint free towel. Just be very careful not to disturb the settings or scratch the stones.

Can you use hydrogen peroxide to clean jewelry?

Hydrogen peroxide is totally safe to use on metal jewelry, such as stainless steel or gold. But I wouldn’t use it to clean precious stones or dainty jewels. For those, stick with a cleaner made mostly of water and dish soap.

How do I make my jewelry shine?

When you’ve finished scrubbing your jewelry, rinse off the cleaning solution, and shake or blow on it to remove excess liquid. Then gently polish the piece with a soft lint-free cloth or old t-shirt until it sparkles.

How can I clean my jewelry quickly without having to soak it?

To clean your jewelry quickly, try a little rubbing alcohol. Fill a small container with straight rubbing alcohol and dip your jewelry pieces in it. Then give them a quick scrub with a soft bristled brush and lay them on a towel to dry. As with all jewelry cleaner, though, be sure to test this on a small spot before applying to the entire piece.

How do I keep silver jewelry from tarnishing?

The oils from our skin can accumulate on the surface of silver jewelry and cause it to oxidize (tarnish). To keep your jewelry from tarnishing so quickly, rinse jewelry with warm water and buff with a soft cloth every time your wear it.

Can you use this diy jewelry cleaner on gold plated jewelry?

I wouldn’t recommend it since it might weaken the gold plate. Instead, gently polish gold plated jewelry with a microfiber cleaning cloth (not a polishing cloth as that may strip the metal) to get rid of grime and boost shine. If it’s extra dirty, you can clean it with warm, soapy water.

Photos by Ana Stanciu

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  1. morgan says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Great recipe! How do you come up with these?

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  2. curtisweaver says

    August 17, 2015 at 2:34 am

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  3. Tonia says

    September 11, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    Can you use the jewelry cleaning solution on cosmetic jewelry or gold plated jewelry?

    Reply
  4. Gina Nelson says

    September 16, 2015 at 3:03 am

    I am so happy I came across your website! I definitely gonna try this awesome tip! Thank you, Gaby! Keep up the great work!

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    March 18, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    You can also use equal parts ammonia and window cleaner (I use generic Windex) and place in a jar heat up in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes before using. Place jewelry inside and let sit 5-10 minutes. Use SOFT toothbrush to scrub. Rinse well. Remember to SEPARATE gold from silver and real from costume jewelry. Dry with a soft cloth

    Reply
  6. Taylor says

    December 13, 2017 at 6:55 am

    I did this and it works!! I put a piece of aluminum foil on the bottom of the bowl just enough to cover and used epsom salt.

    Reply
  7. Leema, Professional Cleaner says

    July 3, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    Jewelry cleaning machine is going to be a regular product for the jewelry lover. But who wants to reduce some cost by his creativity, this is the very important article for him or her. Thanks

    Reply
  8. Melanie King says

    January 4, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    I just want to say a huge thank you my ring was so dirty and I needed a quick solution to clean it and now it looks absolutely beautiful as it did when I got it. No harmful chemicals

    Reply

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