Cleaning Costume Jewelry

Lay all of your darkened costume jewelry on the foil.

Cleaning costume jewelry. Mix one tablespoon salt and one tablespoon of baking soda and mix with one cup warm water. The mixture will create a chemical reaction with the foil and bubble as it cleans the jewelry. A jewelry cleaner is your best choice. Alternatively spray away the dirt and dust with a can of compressed air or use a toothpick to carefully remove small bits of grime.

To clean costume jewelry using the dry clean method start by scrubbing the jewelry with a baby toothbrush to remove any caked on dirt. Restore discolored jewelry using aluminum foil. Take a small bowl and fill it with 1 3 cup of water. Choose a cleaner that is safe for the type of metal used in your piece.

Do not use soap and water to clean costume jewelry as it leaves a residue on the metal. Pour into the dish. Vinegar can be harmful to gemstones and should also be avoided. Mix together one drop each of baby shampoo and water regular jewelry cleaners usually meant for the real deal are too harsh to use on costume pieces.

Windex can damage stones and finishes and should be avoided. Place your jewelry in and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Rinse off quickly in cool water and dry with a clean soft hand towel or microfiber cloth. Use a soft toothbrush or q tip to clean hard to reach spots.

The mixture creates a chemical reaction that works well for cleaning jewelry of all types including silver gold and costume jewelry.

The mixture creates a chemical reaction that works well for cleaning jewelry of all types including silver gold and costume jewelry.

Cleaning costume jewelry. Mix one tablespoon salt and one tablespoon of baking soda and mix with one cup warm water. The mixture will create a chemical reaction with the foil and bubble as it cleans the jewelry. A jewelry cleaner is your best choice. Alternatively spray away the dirt and dust with a can of compressed air or use a toothpick to carefully remove small bits of grime.

To clean costume jewelry using the dry clean method start by scrubbing the jewelry with a baby toothbrush to remove any caked on dirt. Restore discolored jewelry using aluminum foil. Take a small bowl and fill it with 1 3 cup of water. Choose a cleaner that is safe for the type of metal used in your piece.

Do not use soap and water to clean costume jewelry as it leaves a residue on the metal. Pour into the dish. Vinegar can be harmful to gemstones and should also be avoided. Mix together one drop each of baby shampoo and water regular jewelry cleaners usually meant for the real deal are too harsh to use on costume pieces.

Windex can damage stones and finishes and should be avoided. Place your jewelry in and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Rinse off quickly in cool water and dry with a clean soft hand towel or microfiber cloth. Use a soft toothbrush or q tip to clean hard to reach spots.