There are many pricey jewellery cleaning kits available that combine cleaners, polishers, microfiber cloths, and more. Although effective in general, they are not easy on the pocket. Moreover, most of them have been designed keeping real jewellery in mind which means that the ingredients used prove too harsh towards costume jewellery.

This is why home cleaning remedies work best; they are simpler, easier on the pocket, aren’t too abrasive if used right, and make do with everyday household items and materials.

So if you want to remove the dirt and discoloration from your once shiny pieces, use these tips to clean costume jewellery at home:

Recapture The Allure With Aluminum

Place your costume jewellery pieces in a dish or tray covered with aluminum foil. Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda on your pieces before slowly pouring clean, boiled water on them. It would be better to use less bicarbonate and warm water instead of hot water to lessen the chances of abrasion, but it’s totally up to you!

Flip and repeat to make sure your items have been properly cleaned. In the end, rinse and dry with a clean cloth or towel. This method works best for sterling silver jewellery!

Using Baby Shampoo To Beautify

Dilute baby shampoo with an equal amount of water, using a soft cloth or toothbrush (or even a Q-tip/ toothpick) to clean through your pieces. Don’t douse your jewellery into the water since the adhesives may give way. Instead, pull them out after a short while or simply dip your tools into the mix before rubbing them onto the jewellery pieces.

Don’t forget to rinse with cold water and dry with a towel or microfiber cloth.

From Mild Dish Soap To Magnificence 

The ratio for this method isn’t exact but it is recommended to take a large amount of warm water and mix in a few drops of mild dish soap.

Rub and scrub the pieces with a soft cloth after dipping them into the mixture, and then rinse and dry using a soft cloth or towel.

Lacking Luster? Throw In Some Lemons!

Mix equal parts water and lemon juice before soaking your jewellery for 10 to 15 minutes. The measurement helps dilute the acidic properties of the lemon, yet retain its grime-eating quality. Again, if you’re worried about the soaking loosening the glues, you can either dip in a cloth and use it to rub the pieces or leave them inside for a lesser time.

Use cool water to rinse the pieces and dry with a soft, clean cloth.

Using A Toothbrush For That Tarnish

Brush your beauties clean of the toughest dirt and gritty textures with a toothbrush and a smidge of toothpaste. Rinse clean and dry gently as mentioned above!

Were you able to learn something new about cleaning costume jewellery at home? Do you have even better ideas to contribute? Let us know at 08002884741 or contact@sanars.co.uk.