In this article, we will show you how you can clean our jewelry, namely gold. Of course, gold is not a capricious metal, and often you do not need to care for it. But sooner or later, it doesn't matter, the metal becomes somehow faded and you want to revive it. There are many ways to do this, which we will consider today, and also highlight a couple of the most important ones, tested on ourselves. Almost all of us have some kind of jewelry, on the neck or on our hands, whether it be crosses, chains or rings. To make these jewelry pleasing to the eye, we and those around us, it is necessary to know how to properly clean the gold.

Gold is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat. This metal will not rust.

Jewelry, even gold, as a rule, does not consist of pure gold, but of an alloy of metals, which may include copper, silver and other metals in a smaller proportion. Over time, oxidation of these metals occurs and "your beauty" can fade, darken and lose its former shine, which was when purchased in a store. There is no need to cross it, just clean your gold or silver jewelry periodically.

There are a lot of the same type of methods on how to clean gold at home. But they are all usually very similar. Let's take a look at a very quick and effective way to clean your jewelry.

For this we need 5-10 minutes of time and the following accessories:

1. Some water;
2. Rag;

3) a saucepan; 4) dishwashing detergent.

Put a rag on the bottom of the pan, on it our gold, then dish detergent, pour it on the eye, about a tablespoon and fill it all with a glass of water, you can immediately hot and boil for 5-10 minutes. Then cool under running cold water and rinse. Then we simply wipe dry with a cloth and polish the jewelry in parallel.

This versatile method is suitable if you have a large amount of gold items and you need to clean them all at once from excess dirt and give them a bright shine and shine.

What methods of cleaning gold are there

If for some reason the method described above does not suit you, then we bring to your attention a few more recipes for cleaning gold.

These are the recipes for cleaning gold at home, some of them allow you to clear gold quickly, others require a long process, choose the one that you like best.

We clean gold with stones

For many people, jewelry has hard-to-reach areas, and in this case, it is important to know how to clean gold with stones. To do this, we use any of the recipes suggested above, plus, a cotton swab or a soft toothbrush, which we will use from time to time to clean hard-to-reach places while cleaning is in progress. To do this, you can use hydrogen peroxide, or a soap solution, but some stones of soft rocks can react negatively to a solution of ammonia. Therefore, choose the correct cleaning recipe.

a) cleaning the frame with a brush and tooth powder; b) cleaning stones with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol

Watch out for stones! The stones can be glued and it is better not to leave such decorations in the solution for a long time. Better to take a cotton swab and clean the gold with peroxide or glycerin.

To clean gemstones, you can also use one fairly effective remedy, for which we need a box of matches. We will burn a couple of matches completely to make ash, distribute it over our decoration and polish it with a coarse cloth, after that, the stones, like gold, will shine in a new way, I am sure you will be convinced of this.

We need a toothbrush to clean the gold chain. But first we need to process our chain in some kind of solution. Whether it's ammonia or peroxide, and all this, of course, with dishwashing detergent.

What is the best way to clean the chain

We soak the chain for the time specified in the recipe and in the process we process our jewelry with a toothbrush around the entire perimeter of the chain. If you have not done a similar procedure with your gold chain for a long time, then you will clearly notice how it will shine and shine after cleaning.

In addition to all these products that have been listed, you can use special abrasive pastes that can be purchased at the store. And polish coarse cloth any surface of gold jewelry. Thus, cleaning gold is not difficult, just like a gold chain.

• Try to remove jewelry before serious cleaning and washing a large number dishes, this gradually wears out gold, it is still a soft metal;
• If possible, remove jewelry before playing sports or some kind of active physical work;
• Bath procedures, bath, shower or pool can also spoil the gold over time;
• The use of some types of cosmetics, as they can cause a reaction on the surface of the metal, iodine, for example, can cause blackening, and then you will have to arrange another cleaning;
• Do not store gold in wooden caskets, because during storage, a reaction to the sulfur contained in the product may appear, and it oxidizes the metal.

Such tips will allow you to clean your gold from dirt less.

To add flavor and interest to our article, let's check out some interesting veils about gold:

• Due to its very great flexibility, 30 grams of gold can be pulled into the finest thread almost 100 kilometers long. These threads are used for embroidery. expensive suits and clothes;
• The world's largest nugget of gold was found at the end of the 19th century in Australia and its weight was 72 kilograms. The funny thing is that he was practically on the surface of the earth, only 5 cm deep;
• Olympic medals were originally cast from pure gold, but now, they are only covered with a gold layer;
• In some countries, gold is used in small proportions for food.

This is where we end, we are sure that our advice will help you, and now you know exactly how to clean gold, until we meet again!

Various methods of cleaning gold items at home: washing, chemicals, mechanical action, folk remedies. Tips for cleaning gem, white gold and matte products.

The girl's best friends are diamonds and gold jewelry. But often sparkling, shining and shiny gold upsets its owner, losing its original beauty. The jewelry stores, of course, have a gold cleaning service. But why pay more if you can return the former radiance at home, using what everyone has at hand.

Gold is a very soft metal. And, if jewelers in the production of gold products did not add other metals: copper, zinc, nickel, etc., then it would quickly lose its shape, that is, it would break. But it is these additives that lead to a change appearance favorite products. Also, over time, products are simply covered with dust (and it can certainly be removed without the participation of a specialist), fatty or sweat secretions from contact with the skin.

Cleansing discolorations, black spots, sweat oil and regaining shine is a matter of a few minutes. But even if you do not notice any changes on your jewelry, you need to clean them regularly at least once a month. Cleaning gold at home can be divided into several stages and methods.

Required equipment for cleaning gold

To complete such a responsible task at home, you will need very simple tools:

• boiled water, in some cases hot; laundry soap or baby shampoo;
• ammonia;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• dishwashing liquid;
• soda;
• sugar;
• bulb;
• potato;
• lipstick from a ladies' cosmetic bag as a paste substitute;
• Toothbrush;
• cotton swabs and discs;
• beer;
• vinegar;
• dentifrice;
• 1 egg;
• soft cloth;
• container for immersion of products.

the washing up

It is often difficult to determine the degree of contamination of a precious piece. You just see that it has faded. It is worth starting the procedure for cleaning gold with a simple wash in soap solution... This will help determine how dirty your ring, chain or bracelet is. Pour heated water into a deep container, about 50 degrees, add any detergent there ( baby soap, shampoo, dish detergent, laundry detergent) and immerse the items. Remember, they must be completely submerged. In this state, the product should be left for 1-2 hours. Soapy water allows all dirt to ferment, so that in the future you can easily get rid of them with a cloth or brush. After taking out gold jewelry after 2 hours in a soapy solution, they should be cleaned with a brush and rinsed thoroughly with running water. If after that the gold has not acquired its original appearance, then stronger funds are needed.

First of all, you need to rinse gold piece

Chemical attack

In this case, it is worth resorting to such chemicals like ammonia, hydrogen peroxide.

How to prepare a mixture for cleaning gold with ammonia?

You will need a glass of water, a large spoon washing powder or any other detergent and a teaspoon ammonia.

Add powder and ammonia to boiling water. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, place your products in the mixture and wait 2 hours. After the end of the procedure, you need to rinse the jewelry with running water and dry it with a soft cloth.

A mixture of hydrogen peroxide, ammonia and detergent

All you need is the same glass of water, 30 ml of hydrogen peroxide, a teaspoon of ammonia and half a teaspoon of detergent. All components are mixed. In this solution, the product should be left only for 10-15 minutes, otherwise you risk damaging the surface. Then everything is also washed and dried.

Chemical treatments also include various foods that we use for cooking on a daily basis. Some experts categorize them as folk remedies... But if you think about it, then everything given in the article is folk remedies for combating the darkening and fading of gold items.

Soda comes to the rescue

The regular baking soda found in every housewife's house can work wonders on a gold piece too. You need to take a glass of water and 2.5 tablespoons of baking soda. Mix them together and boil for two minutes. It is worth immersing the products in a chilled solution. Then also rinse and dry. You can also store your products in such a solution.

There is also such an option for using soda: lay foil on the bottom, pour everything with the same solution (only soda should be used one and a half tablespoons, not 2.5) and leave the products in the mixture for 8 hours.

You can use baking soda in conjunction with detergents. The same proportionality of water and soda, only in this method there will be no foil, but half a teaspoon of detergent. Put a rag on the bottom of the container, place your faded jewelry there, fill it with a cleaning boiling (please note, boiling) solution and let the water cool down with the items inside. After the usual washing and drying.

Gold can be cleaned with improvised means

Water and sugar

Dirt on gold doesn't like sweets, unlike women who wear gold. By using just a glass of water and 2 tablespoons of sugar, you can simply and permanently get rid of plaque and give your jewelry a shine. Products in a warm solution should be soaked for 8 to 12 hours. The last stage remains: rinsing under running water and drying with a soft cloth.

Brine

There is always salt in the house, and if you can forget to buy peroxide and postpone cleaning the products for another day, then you cannot get away from salt. You only need 3 tablespoons of salt and half a glass of water. Dissolve the salt in warm water and place the products there, leaving them in this position overnight. In the morning, you rinse and wipe it all. Everything, the products shine like new.

Lens fluid

Putting gold jewelry in lens fluid overnight is also considered a chemical attack. After such an environment, they become smooth and sparkling. And the simplicity lies in the fact that you do not need to cook or stir anything. You can simply purchase such a liquid and enjoy its action.

Mechanical cleaning

If soaking in various solutions does not help your products, and black spots are still visible on them, then cleaning cannot be avoided. Here it is worth using special or so-called folk cleaning products. Remember, you can't use baking soda, it can scratch the surface. There are special pastes in jewelry stores that gently clean the surface. But today we are talking about how to do this without the participation of professionals. Your usual lipstick from a cosmetic bag, or onions, or potatoes will come to the rescue here.

Bow to help

Of course, this product will give your garments a pungent scent. But this will not last long. After thorough rinsing bad smell will disappear. If you don't want to experiment with this option, then just exchange the onion for potatoes.

The gold ring will shine after processing onions

How to prepare a miracle cure? It is worth making gruel from a small onion or potato, that is, grate them (preferably fine). Next, it is worth draining excess water through cheesecloth, and put the gruel in a container. For two hours, immerse the products in the dish you have prepared. Then rinse and wipe off. If the pollution was strong or you have very delicate jewelry, then you can additionally clean hard-to-reach places with a cotton swab.

How does lipstick work?

You've probably heard about the effectiveness of Goi Paste, a special jewelry cleaner. If you do not have such a bar of paste, then you can resort to using regular lipstick, which in any case is in your arsenal. Lipstick color can be any. This will not affect the effectiveness of the method. You can apply lipstick directly to the product, and then thoroughly wipe everything off with a soft cloth. Or you can thickly smear a cotton pad with lipstick and rub your jewelry with this beautiful side until it shines. Then everything is erased from the surface of the product with a clean cotton pad.

Egg white and beer

Men, of course, will not be pleased with this fact, but beer can really make your gold jewelry shine. It is worth mixing one protein and a couple of tablespoons of beer so that they form a homogeneous mass. Apply this liquid to a soft cloth and wipe the product with it.

Vinegar

To make the product shine again, as soon as something is purchased, you can moisten a cotton pad with table vinegar and wipe the product. Believe me, the shine will be unique.

Dentifrice

This is one of the most common mechanical cleaning agents for gold. The only thing to remember here is not to use a powder with a whitening effect. It will have a similar effect on gold, that is, it will become dull.

All of the above are ideal methods for cleaning gold items without stones. When using, for example, ammonia for products with amber, you can damage the stone. How then to be with jewelry that contains expensive stones.

Cleaning gold jewelry with stones

Special attention should be paid to products with stones. Care must be taken when choosing a cleaning agent and cleaning method. It all depends on the type of stone and the method of its attachment. Such jewelry is cleaned with cotton swabs, which are moistened in alcohol or cologne. Remember, if the stone is attached with glue, then you cannot put the ring, necklace or brooch in the water. After cleaning, such products are simply wiped dry with soft cloths. Gasoline can be used instead of alcohol, but it smells bad indoors.

Jewelry with stones requires a special approach

Products with pearls

As you know, pearls are a natural organic compound, so they tend to lose their luster. Pearl cleaning is a very painstaking job. The tools for this are the eyeshadow brush. It is washed off in soapy water, washed off with water and left to dry without using fabrics.

Diamonds

Jewelry in which diamonds are inserted are often framed with platinum and gold. It is worth cleaning such jewelry only in soapy water using shampoo or liquid soap. You cannot take laundry soap. It does not give shine to platinum, but rather deprives it of it, you can also use ammonia. Then it is worth preparing a solution according to the proportions that were indicated above.

How to upgrade matte gold

Brushed gold is also a very delicate item. This surface is very easily exposed to mechanical damage. Only soft flannel cloths can be used. From solutions, a solution of ammonia is suitable. You can prepare a mixture that is then applied to the jewelry and removes unwanted scuffs. This is a mixture of a teaspoon of lime, water and a pinch of salt with a teaspoon of baking soda. This mixture is infused for several days, then the product is simply immersed in it, thoroughly washed and dried. And that's it, your product has found a new life.

Professional remedies

Not always gold is earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces. In some cases, these are clocks, picture frames and other massive objects that simply cannot be placed in a small container. And directing a whole basin of saline or ammonia solution is not very profitable and convenient. Then the special remedy Acedol can come to your aid. This cleaning agent is used in churches for cleaning salaries, candlesticks and other things. And you can buy it there at a very affordable price. This product is applied in a thin layer to the product and rinsed off after a few minutes. The last stage is wiping with a cloth, that is, the final removal of the product from the surface of the product.

Gold jewelry care rules

Cleaning jewelry is very difficult. Rather, here to speak regret and resentment against oneself, that the beloved beautiful decoration faded so quickly. Surely know everything easy methods, quick and affordable cleaning of gold at home is good and will not hurt anyone. But it is also worth following the rules of caring for them. This will reduce the need for frequent cleaning and preserve the natural glow for a long time.

1. You should avoid interaction of your jewelry with alkalis, acids, mercury, sulfuric and chlorine compounds. Where can you meet them if you don't work in a chemical laboratory? All this is likely used in detergents ah, cosmetics, nail polish remover, ointments. That is, when starting to wash, do a manicure or wash the dishes, you should either take off your jewelry or put on gloves (in the case of a manicure, this option is not suitable).
2. It is worth removing jewelry when you are going to take ultraviolet baths, take X-rays, pick up paints and varnishes or abrasives (harsh cleaning agents).
3. Sauna, steam bath, solarium - these are all enemies of gold jewelry. If you know that you are going where there will be sudden changes in temperature, then leave the jewelry at home.
4. It is worth considering the storage conditions for products. Cardboard, which contains a lot of sulfur, is not a good medium for gold jewelry.
5. To avoid scratches and scuffs, always remove jewelry before exercising.

All of these tips will extend the life of your favorite gold jewelry. We have provided several methods for you to choose from. You have the right to try them all and choose the most acceptable and suitable for your gold. Let your jewelry always shine like your eyes with happiness.

With constant wearing, gold loses its presentation and tarnishes. This happens due to chemical cloudiness of the metal surface, abrasions and scratches in which dirt accumulates, and other natural causes. Therefore, even jewelry that has been handled with care will inevitably require cleaning over time. Professional and household ways gold purification a great many. Cleaning gold at home with baking soda or soda ash is one of the easiest, but at the same time effective ways brightening the surface of the jewelry.

• this method is effective. This substance really cleans gold, this is confirmed by numerous reviews on the Internet;
• Unlike more harsh chemicals, sodium carbonic acid reacts gently with the aurum. The jewel can be easily damaged if you use vinegar, ammonia or boric acid;
• when cleaning with this substance, the risk of spoiling the gold surface is not as high as when mechanical cleaning... Dirt that has accumulated in scratches and pores on the surface of the product can act as an additional abrasive. This can severely damage the surface - the jewelry will have to be carried to the jewelry workshop for polishing;
• this cleaning method does not require special preparation and time-consuming. Soda, water and food foil are found in almost every home, and the solution takes a few minutes to prepare.

Methods for refining gold using soda

Chemical methods

There are several ways to brighten gold with soda. The most popular among them:

• soaking the decoration with foil and baking soda solution;
• boiling in a solution of soda;
• soaking in a solution of baking soda and detergent;
• the use of a solution of linen soda with zinc.

The method of cleaning using foil will take several hours; for a quick clarification of gold, it is better to use boiling. Refining gold by boiling takes less than an hour. When soaking in a soda solution in a container with foil, do not add detergents. And when soaking gold in a solution of soda and detergent, you should not use foil.

Using soda, boldly clean the gold again. If properly cleaned, the substance cannot damage the surface of the product.

However, this substance does not increase the resistance of the metal to darkening. But this is offset by the speed and ease of re-cleaning.

For chemical cleaning, you can use regular baking soda, which is sold at any grocery store, and soda ash (linen), which you can buy in a household tray.

Mechanical methods

Sometimes the sodium salts of carbonic acid are used as a polishing paste. The substance is applied to a rag or drill bit and begins to clean the surface of the gold. Professional jewelers recommend refraining from this method. It is better not to polish even after preliminary cleaning of the gold in another way. Soda is a strong abrasive that will damage the soft precious metal... The essence of chemical cleaning is to remove the outer oxide film and fats, mechanical method too rude for that.

How to clean gold at home? You should refrain from mechanical polishing of gold with soda. This leads to damage to the surface and the inability to restore it on our own. Such a piece of jewelry will no longer regain its former shine without re-polishing in a jewelry workshop.

Mortar preparation and cleaning instructions

Below is a detailed description of how to clean gold in a soda solution:

Soaking gold jewelry with a solution in a container with foil.

This method requires a piece of food foil and a strong solution of sodium salt in hot water.

* Salt should be applied carefully, and it is better to pour less the first time than ruining the jewelry.

• foil is lined at the bottom of the glass container;
• products are laid out on foil;
• soda and a little salt dissolve in a glass of hot boiled water;
• the resulting solution is poured into a container with decoration;
• after 9-10 hours, the gold must be taken out, rinsed and dried.

Boiling gold jewelry in a baking soda solution.

• put a soft cloth on the bottom of the metal container, place the decoration on it;
• pour the product over the solution and put on low heat, boil for 20-25 minutes;

Boiling in a solution of soda and detergent.

• put a soft cloth on the bottom of a metal container, put gold on it;
• make a solution from water, detergent and soda;
• pour the solution and put on low heat, boil for 20-25 minutes;
• after boiling, remove, rinse in clean water and dry.

Application of a solution of linen soda with zinc.

• place a piece of zinc in a glass container together with the product;
• fill the container with a solution of soda ash;
• soak the jewelry in the solution for 5-10 minutes;
• take out, rinse and dry.

Attention! Gold (especially if it is not of very high quality) may not lend itself to cleaning with the household methods described above. In this case, the owner needs to experiment with the duration of soaking and boiling, the proportions of the solution and additives.

If this does not help, then you will have to use stronger chemicals. There is always a risk of severely damaging the jewelry, therefore, if you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to turn to professionals.

The effect of soda solution on precious and semi-precious stones

When cleaning gold jewelry with stones, you need to be especially careful. In the case of precious stones, polishing with baking soda is allowed, as the stones are much harder and less susceptible to mechanical stress.

It must be remembered that the substance can damage the structure of the insert. It is recommended to pay special attention to porous opaque minerals.

Over time, such a damaged stone may begin to deteriorate, and defects will appear in it that cannot be corrected. In any case, prolonged contact of a chemical solution and jewelry stone should be avoided.

Exposure to moisture and temperature

Before mechanical cleaning, you should learn more about the stone that is inserted into gold decoration... If there is no information on the Internet on how to cleanse the mineral, you can consult a jeweler.

Some stones are contraindicated for prolonged contact with water and temperature drops. Boiling water can damage the adhesive and the insert will fall off. The best solution will give such a piece of jewelry to the workshop for cleaning. If this is not possible, then the stone must be isolated from water: hold it above the surface, wrap it or glue it with something.

Pearls, opal, amber and turquoise do not tolerate moisture. Contact with hot water and sudden changes in temperature can lead to discoloration, tarnishing and even destruction of the structure of the stone.

• After cleaning the gold, it can be rubbed with a toothbrush. This must be done before the jewelry is dry and wiped dry. Jewelry can be left in the solution and can be cleaned in water. This will remove dirt on jewelry with many small details.
• For more efficient cleaning, you can stir the gold in the container. This is done manually or using mechanisms. On the Internet, you can find instructions for assembling a special washing container with a motor that will vibrate and shake the contents of the container.
• For the convenience of extracting gold items from the container, they should be strung on something. Then they do not have to be caught in hot water, wait until they cool down.
• After the gold has dried, rub it with a coarse cloth. This will permanently remove the solution from the surface and additionally polish it.

It is very easy to clean gold with soda. But it must be remembered that if the technology is violated and the presence of foreign substances in the solution is allowed, the result may be negative. It is also easy to damage the surface of jewelry by improper cleaning. Observance of precautions will allow you to get a shiny gold that will look like new, will delight the owner and delight others.

For many centuries, gold has been a favorite adornment of many women of fashion and the stronger sex. In addition, gold jewelry can highlight the position of its owner in society and his material condition. How annoying it becomes when, over time, your favorite ring or earrings begin to fade. It turns out that you can easily return the shine to golden gizmos at home. You will learn how to clean gold at home quickly and efficiently from this article.

Did you know that you can return the faded glow to golden things at home. The main thing is to properly prepare the cleaning composition and learn a few secrets, thanks to which your favorite jewelry will shine with a new light. Moreover, everything can be done quickly, efficiently and free of charge.

Council number 1! Do not use sharp objects to clean gold items, as improper handling of them can lead to scratches on the smooth surface of the jewelry, which can only be removed in a professional environment.

To date, skilled craftsmen use the following means at home to give shine to golden gizmos:

• ammonia solution (ammonia);
• hydrogen peroxide;
• onion juice;
• toothbrush paste;
• sweet water;
• soda;
• soap solution;
• soft cloth.

Using these tools and knowing the secret of their use, you can easily clean gold jewelry right at home, getting the effect of a workshop. You will quickly learn how to clean gold at home right now.

The most common method for cleaning gold items in a non-professional environment is the mechanical method. This method is often based on the use of fleece-like fleece-like fleece when cleaning gold jewelry. Take a piece of such a cloth and start rubbing it on the gold piece until all the dirt has disappeared and the piece is shiny again.

It is not recommended to use the following for cleansing gold items in this way:

• soda;
• acids;
• abrasive pastes;
• alkaline solutions;
• salt.

These substances can lead to the appearance of a large number of small scratches on jewelry made of precious metal, which are visible to the naked eye. In this case, it is best to use a special paste to cleanse the gold pieces at home. You can buy this composition in jewelry stores.

If, due to various circumstances, you did not have such a paste at hand, and there is no way to purchase it, then you can prepare a substitute for it. Regular lipstick can be used as a substitute for the cleaning paste. You should take lipstick and run it over the surface of the gold ring. Next, use a soft cloth to clean this area of ​​the jewelry, where there were traces of lipstick. After cleaning with a dry cloth, polish the surface of the ring with a velvet cloth until it acquires a shine. The gold piece will look like new.

Council number 2! Use lipstick to clean smooth gold jewelry, especially rings. It is not recommended to use this method of cleansing to give shine to corrugated products, as lipstick can clog into various "gold patterns" and it will be difficult to remove it from there.

A solution consisting of chicken egg white and regular beer is good for mechanical cleaning of golden gizmos. A small amount of beer is mixed with the raw protein of a hen's egg and applied to the gold ornament using a soft cloth. Then you should rub it well and wash everything off. Gold will shine like new.

It turns out that ordinary laundry soap may well be suitable for cleaning gold jewelry. A little of this soap should be grated on a coarse grater and placed in a deep dish. Add the same amount of crushed chalk to the grated soap, and mix everything together.

Squeeze out into the resulting mixture toothpaste, in an amount equal to the amount of chalk grated and mix again. Enrich the resulting mixture with an amount of petroleum jelly equal to the first ingredients. And again mix everything until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Now add an equal amount of warm water to the mixture and mix everything again.

The resulting homogeneous mass is required to be applied with a thin layer on a faded gold product. Now use a soft cloth to rub the gold jewelry. It is advisable to make movements with the fabric in the same directions. After performing this action several times, the golden thing can be washed. Dropping her in a small amount of ethyl alcohol or vodka. In this case, the remaining particles of petroleum jelly will dissolve from the decoration and disappear. Then the jewelry should be dipped in clean water and dried well. Gold will shine in a new way.

Many novice hostesses ask, is it possible to clean gold jewelry with ordinary baking soda? Of course you can. You can learn more about how to clean gold at home quickly and effectively with soda.

Most often, ordinary boiling in an aqueous solution with the addition of a small amount of soda helps to remove impurities from the surface of gold items. It is required to pour a little water into an enamel bowl and dip the gold things in need of cleaning into it. Put everything on fire and start heating. As the water with precious metal products heats up, it is worth adding soda, at the rate of a tablespoon to a glass of water. You need to wait for the solution to boil and keep the gold items in it for at least five minutes.

After that, you need to take out the hot gold jewelry on a flat surface to dry and cool. After that, additionally clean the gold products with a small brush, rinse with water and put them back to dry.

And how can you clean gold at home, except for the above methods? Surprisingly, table sugar is perfect for these purposes.

Sugar should be taken in a glass of warm water at room temperature, in an amount of one tablespoon. Stir everything until the sugar crystals are completely dissolved in water. Dip the tarnished gold jewelry into the resulting sweet solution, so that the water completely covers them. In this state, it is necessary to leave the gold for at least three hours. It is during this time that sugar particles are able to dissolve all impurities from the surface of gold jewelry.

As soon as three hours have passed, the gold jewelry can be removed from the solution and rinsed in warm clean water so that it is not sticky to the touch. Then everything should be laid out on a flat surface to dry.

With the help of a sweet solution, frozen particles of dust or grease can be easily removed from the gold surface. After using this solution, gold jewelry will not only become clean, but also shiny. The use of a sweet solution for cleaning gold jewelry is completely safe for the product and human health.

Ordinary toothpaste is effective in cleaning gold from impurities. Most toothpastes or tooth powders will work for this purpose. The fact is that their composition includes compounds with abrasive properties, which favorably affects the state of gold and helps to remove existing contaminants. Such pastes can be safely used to cleanse and shine gold jewelry. In addition, the components of the toothpaste are not capable of damaging the surface of gold products, unlike other cleaning products.

You need to take a gold piece in need of cleaning and apply a little toothpaste to it. Then brush the surface of the product in a similar way to brushing. For such purposes, brushes with softer bristles are best suited. It is not recommended to use this brush later for brushing your teeth.

It is necessary to carry out cleaning in this way until the existing contamination completely disappears. Then the product is placed in warm water and washed well. At the final stage of cleaning the gold jewelry, it is washed with a stream of cold water and dried well. Gold will shine like new.

An excellent effect for cleansing any kind of gold jewelry can be achieved with onions. Its active compounds not only help to remove dirt from the surface of jewelry made of noble metal, but also give the gizmos an unsurpassed shine. In addition, these compounds are absolutely harmless to gold and other precious metals.

Guaranteed cleansing effect after the first application.
To prepare a remedy for cleaning gold jewelry at home, you need to take a medium-sized onion and peel it from the outer husk. Grate the peeled onion on a fine grater rib, and then squeeze the juice well. Put the onion gruel obtained in this way in another container, it will also come in handy.

The golden things prepared for cleansing should be placed in the resulting gruel or juice, until completely immersed. Leave them in this state for at least two hours.

Remove jewelry from gold and rinse thoroughly under running water. The items will look like new. All that remains is to dry them on a flat surface and can be used.

How to clean gold at home with peroxide?

An effective remedy for cleansing gold items is regular peroxide used to cleanse wounds. To clean gold at home with peroxide, you should purchase at least fifty milliliters of it. Pour the specified amount of hydrogen peroxide into a deep bowl, add a drop of soap, ten milliliters of alcohol solution and about one hundred milliliters of water to it. Mix everything thoroughly until a homogeneous solution with foam is formed.

Dip gold jewelry in need of cleaning into the prepared mixture and keep them for at least twenty minutes. At the final stage of cleaning, it remains to take out the cleaned jewelry, rinse with water and lay on a flat surface to dry.

Many hostesses ask: how to clean gold with ammonia at home? It is very easy to prepare such a cleaning agent.

Use some ammonia solution, scouring powder and warm running water. Mix all these ingredients together in a deep container until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Put everything on fire and bring to a boil. Put gold items in need of cleaning into the prepared mixture and leave for two hours.

Next, you need to get the cleaned gold jewelry and rinse them well with a running stream. At the final stage of cleansing, the gold items must be laid out on a hard surface to dry. One hundred percent result of cleansing and shine of gold items is guaranteed.

Gold and diamond jewelry should be cleaned very carefully, being careful not to damage the stone or scratch the gold surface. In addition, one should take into account the fact that many stones are quite sensitive to excess moisture, so they should not be kept in a liquid environment for a long time. There are several simple and effective ways to consider.

1. To get rid of the grease film on the surface of the diamond ring, it is worth resorting to using gasoline. Dip a toothbrush in it and brush the ring with it. Then rinse it in warm water with powder and hold it under a running stream. The cleansing effect is guaranteed.
2. Ethyl alcohol will help to clean gold jewelry with diamonds. Dip them in it for a few minutes, rinse with clean water, and then rub with a soft cloth. There will be no trace of past pollution.
3. You can also clean diamond rings with a cotton swab dipped in cologne. Gently clean the entire surface of the stone with such a swab, including the edges and areas of adhesion with gold. Then wipe it dry with a piece of dry, soft cloth. Diamonds will shine in a new way!
4. Prepare a solution of detergent at a temperature of fifty degrees and place these golden gizmos with pebbles in it. Rub them directly into the solution with a toothbrush and hold them over a stream of clean running water. Stones and metal will be clean and shiny again.

The condition of gold jewelry is directly dependent on proper care for them. Here are some tips to help keep your gold jewelry looking new for longer.

1. Shoot gold items while doing a variety of housework and renovation jobs. This will help keep them from scratching and losing their gloss.
2. When applying creams, gels and other cosmetics to the skin, try to prevent these substances from getting on the gold jewelry, as gold can tarnish on contact with some compounds.
3. To keep your gold jewelry looking new longer, store it out of the reach of the sun's damaging rays.
4. Do not use sharp objects when cleaning gold jewelry with stones, as they can cause deep scratches on them.
5. Protect jewelry made of gold metal with stones from sudden changes in temperature and high level humidity, since these factors can negatively affect the condition of the entire product.

These tips will help you keep your favorite gold pieces in perfect shape and condition as long as possible.

How to clean gold at home: video

The information given in the article will help you quickly and easily get rid of your favorite earrings, chains, rings and many other gold gizmos from various contaminants and restore their lost shine. Now everyone is able to keep gold items in the appropriate form and condition.

For those who want to see more clearly how to clean gold at home, see the video on the link.

Everything jewelry fade over time. Gold is no exception: the metals contained in it oxidize and change color over the years. To say the least, a darkened piece of jewelry looks ugly. In some cases, it can cause skin inflammation (if you wear dirty earrings). Therefore, you need to periodically clean it from blackness and dirt. Everyone can return a luxurious look to a gold product. The main thing is to know how to clean gold at home.

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Yellow and red gold: how to clean it?

One of the most common jewelry materials is yellow or red gold. Its cleaning does not require a lot of effort and the use of expensive products. All the necessary cleaners for precious metal can be found at home or at your nearest pharmacy:

Alcohol

The procedure for cleaning gold with alcohol is carried out as follows: pour 200 ml of water into a saucepan, send it to the fire. As soon as the water boils, turn off the stove. Then add a standard spoonful of powder and ammonia (1 tsp). Mix all components thoroughly. We place the jewelry in a container with the mixture for 2-3 hours, after which we rinse it in running water and wipe it off.

Dishwashing liquid

You can also clean the product with an ordinary dishwashing detergent. Dilute a teaspoon of detergent in 200 ml of water. Next, put a soft cloth on the bottom of the pan, pour the solution into it and immerse the jewel. We boil it for 10-15 minutes. Then we rinse the chain in clean water and dry it.

Hydrogen peroxide

Another equally effective gold cleaner is hydrogen peroxide. How to clean gold: mix 200 ml of warm water with 40 ml of hydrogen peroxide, alcohol and liquid soap (1 teaspoon each). We dip the gold object into the cleaning solution for half an hour. After the time has elapsed, we carry out the standard procedure: we rinse and dry the product.

Table vinegar

It cleans gold well, gives it a shine and glossy look. Regardless, use vinegar to clean gold jewelry with precious stones not recommended: the stone itself can be damaged. We fill a container (ceramic or glass) with vinegar, put jewelry in it. After 30 minutes, clean it with a soft toothbrush, then rinse it in water and dry it off.

Salt

The simplest and most affordable means for cleaning precious metal at home is salt. Method of application: Dissolve 4 tablespoons (tablespoons) of table salt in a glass of water, then put the decoration in the container for 12 hours.

Baking soda

Every housewife has aluminum foil and soda in the kitchen. You can clean gold like this: You can clean gold like this: prepare a solution with hot water (200 ml) and soda (1.5 tablespoons). Then we put foil on the bottom of the bowl, put the gold product on it and cover it with the prepared product. The holding time is at least 8 hours.

Methods for cleaning white and matte gold

The nickel contained in it gives a light shade to gold. Products made of such noble metal are usually rhodium-plated. It is resistant to chemicals, but can wear out if not properly removed.

Cleaning gold at home should be done soft cloth(with a napkin).

You can return it to its original appearance different ways... To use them you will need:

• warm water and alcohol (in equal proportions). Prepare the solution, then lower the jewelry into it. After 1.5 hours, we take it out, rinse it under a stream of cool water, wipe it with a cotton towel and polish it with a napkin;
• shampoo. Stir a small amount of the product with water, immerse the jewel in the solution. Cleaning will take no more than 30 minutes. After that, we thoroughly rinse and wipe the item;
• toothpaste. It has light abrasive properties, but the likelihood of damage to jewelry if used is zero (the foaming agents contained in the toothpaste soften the effect of the abrasive). Apply the product to the gold and brush it with a soft toothbrush. The duration of the procedure depends on the size of the product, the degree of contamination;
• egg yolk, two tablespoons of beer. Mix the ingredients and apply to the fabric. Then we cleanse the decoration from blackness.

Matte gold requires special care. Hard brushes and cloths, powders cannot be used to clean it: the surface is quickly erased.

• sweet solution (dissolve two tablespoons of sugar in a glass of water). Soak the gold for 10-12 hours, then rinse it in clean water, dry it;
• 25% ammonia solution. The optimal holding time of the product in such a product is 2 hours;
• lime. Mix one teaspoon of the substance with 200 ml of water, add salt (on the tip of a knife) and half a teaspoon of baking soda. Immerse the decoration in the mixture for 3 hours;
• special liquid for cleaning white and matte gold - sold in any jewelry store. In a bowl filled with a product, we lower a chain or a ring. After 5-10 minutes, rinse the gold piece in water, wipe it with a dry cloth.

Before cleaning gold at home, you should pay attention to convex patterns, inserts and ornaments. It is not always possible to completely clean such places the first time. In order not to waste time on re-procedure cleaning, at the stage of rinsing the jewelry in clean water, you can use a soft toothbrush.

How to clean a gold piece with stones

When caring for jewelry with stones, you must be as careful as possible. After all, many of them can fall off and crack during the cleaning process. Therefore, every jewelry owner should know how to clean gold and stone at home.

Cologne can wash a dirty ring or earrings. We apply it to the ear stick and carefully clean the stone, moving from bottom to top. When to remove greasy stains alcohol is used on the gold product. If the stones on the ring are glued, it should never be placed under water. After cleaning, simply wipe the decoration with a damp cloth and then dry it. Gasoline can handle very tough dirt. We wet a toothbrush in it, then proceed directly to cleaning.

Before using any method of cleaning precious metal, you need to pay attention to the type of stone.

Diamond and sapphire can be wiped with ammonia or soapy water. Rubbing is carried out with a napkin for optics. They must be protected from strong blows and high temperatures.

Emerald, ruby ​​and topaz - crack when exposed to ultrasound, heating, falling. Gold is refined with professional tools... If the jewelry is decorated with pomegranate or amethyst, temperature extremes should be avoided. Cleaning is carried out with a detergent, a soft brush. Opal and turquoise, on the other hand, cannot be washed in water. At home, it is permissible to use only a dry cleaning method: using soft suede. Jewelry with aquamarine and chrysolite is "afraid" of acids and high temperatures. They can be cleaned with a lukewarm solution of alcohol or washing powder.

Caring for jewelry with other types of jewelry

Gold is an amazing metal because it is adorned with anything. On the shelves jewelry stores you can see products with pearls, zircon or artificial stone. Jewelry with this decor looks no less luxurious and expensive. But, if you do not take care of it, it will lose its original appearance. Therefore, the owners of this type of jewelry simply must know how to clean gold at home.

Pearl

An exotic stone that is extracted from sea shells. It is very fragile: it can crack when mechanically cleaned, exposed to high temperatures and heating.

It is better to clean it with an eyeshadow brush or velvet cloth. The instrument is rinsed in warm water and soap, then the pearls are gently rubbed with it.

Zircon

Mineral of red, yellow or blue hue. The stone is transparent and very bright, but over time it loses its luster. This can be prevented by periodically washing it with soapy water. The gold itself is cleaned with a brush, and the zircon with a napkin.

Cubic zirconia

In order to wash tarnished gold products with cubic zirkonia, use: a solution of ammonia, soda, toothpaste and liquid soap... But it is not recommended to wet a gold object decorated with rhinestones. It is enough to clean it with microfiber once a month.

Unusual Ways to Clean Gold Jewelry

When worn, gold items become covered with a layer of fat and sweat, and fall into street dust. And only in situations when it is almost completely darkened, many people think about how to clean the gold to make it shine. There are several ways to restore the original beauty of jewelry. Some of them involve the use of folk remedies and modern technology... To carry them out you will need:

Lipstick

A substance that is part of the lipstick helps to clear black spots on the precious metal. We apply the cosmetic product to a cotton pad (soft cloth) and wipe the surface of the product with it. Then we polish it with a piece of velvet.

Onion

Squeeze the juice out of the vegetable, rub the jewelry with it and leave it for 2-3 hours. At the end of the procedure, rinse it thoroughly under water, dry it with a napkin. After this method of cleaning, the smell of onions will remain on your hands, but the decoration will sparkle like new.

Borax solution

The tool is used if you need to remove very stubborn dirt. We moisten a silk cloth in it and polish the gold: with light movements.

Sodium hyposulfite

It dissolves iodine stains on gold jewelry. The tool has found its application in various industries: the photo and film industry, the production of cleaning products. We place the decoration in a container with a solution. After 15 minutes, rinse in clean water and dry.

Special apparatus for ultrasonic gold cleaning

Specialists of jewelry stores clean the precious metal with ultrasound. It gently cleans the blackened jewel, penetrating into the most inaccessible places. The device is convenient to use, but it must be used with caution: high-frequency waves can damage products decorated with tourmaline, turquoise and opal.

The process of cleaning jewelry does not require much effort and time, but sometimes due to lack of knowledge about the basic rules of caring for them, you can ruin jewelry... In order not to face this kind of problem, before cleaning gold, you need to pay attention to the following:

1. Alkalis and acids contained in most detergents and washing powders damage the precious metal. Negatively affects gold and solvents (e.g. nail polish remover), cosmetics based on mercury, chlorine or sulfur. You should also avoid direct sunlight on the product.
2. When working with paints and abrasives, before going to the solarium and sauna, gold items must be removed.
3. It is better to keep jewelry in soft, specially designed for storing gold, boxes (in a cardboard box, a thing turns black over time).
4. Cleaning of gold from contamination should be carried out regularly. In this case, it is permissible to use only those means in the safety of which we are completely sure. It is not worth cleaning the item in a soapy solution based on laundry soap: after it, a film remains on the item, its shine decreases.
5. To clean the jewelry, we select dishes of such a capacity so that the solution prepared in it completely covers the jewelry.

In general, cleaning gold at home is not difficult. The main thing is to choose the correct cleaning method, to follow the basic recommendations for caring for gold items. Then they will last as long as possible.