Do you notice that, with the passage of time, your gold jewelry is losing its luster? This is normal. Contact with the skin, soap, perfumes... gradually dulls its natural luster. Do you know how to clean gold to make it shine again? how to clean gold to make it shine again?
It is very easy to to keep your gold jewelry clean. With some basic (and homemade) care, you can bring them back to life and make them radiant as the first day. radiant as the first day.
Here's how to do it.
Why you have to clean your gold jewelry to keep it shiny
Do you think gold darkens because it goes bad? No, far from it. If since its antiquity it has been a mineral revered by all civilizations, it must be for a reason.
Gold does not neither oxidizes nor loses properties. That is why it is so durable. It is also unaffected by changes in temperature and humidity and retains maintains its original qualities over time. its original qualities over time.
Another thing is that it can be scratched. Gold is a malleable and is a malleable and ductile mineral. In fact, pure gold or 24 karat gold is not usually used in jewelry because it is too soft.
Alloys with certain metals are more common to add a bit of hardness. That is why we sometimes speak of yellow gold, white gold or rose gold.
I'm telling you this because, depending on the type of gold in your jewelry, you may notice that over time accumulate some marks of use. And you may find that it looks a little less.
It doesn't have to be that way. And it doesn't mean that the gem is of poor quality either. It is simply the "personality" of the mineral. If you consider that it has been scratched too much, in that case the only solution is for you to take it to a professional to restore it.
What you can do is to take care of your gold jewelry and give it some home maintenance from time to time. home maintenance from time to time.
Gentle cleaning can restore the original shine, which has never really been lost. has never been lost.
I'll tell you how:
The easiest thing in the world: soap and water.
Simply put some of the dishwashing liquid you have at home in a bowl of warm water. container with warm water. Some places recommend sparkling water (low sodium). There is no surplus, but in my experience filtered tap water is more than enough.
Insert the jewel and leave it for a period of time, one hour at the most. Let thethe soap degreaser and the bubbles from the gas, do their job.
Then remove the jewel, rinse it well to remove any soap residue and dry it with a clean cotton cloth. dry it with a clean cotton cloth (always use a cloth (always use cloth and not paper roll).
Rub it gently to restore to restore the shine.
In some places you will see that they advise you to put the jewelry in boiling water. I would only recommend this if you are sure it is a quality gold and does not have it doesn't have any stones set in it that could be damaged.
If you are not clear about it, it is better not to do it and repeat the previous treatment a couple of times.
In case your jewelry has pearls or stones, use a very soft brush, with natural bristles, to gently scrub them. to rub gently, without exerting too much pressure.
Keep in mind that both friction and heat may damage the clasps or loosen the or loosen the hold of the set stones.
And that's it. It couldn't be easier.
It is true that there are specific specific products that you can buy online. And also other homemade tricks using vinegar, lemon, baking soda or even toothpaste.
For me, this formula that I have told you is the best way to clean rings, earrings or gold chains at home. The easiest and fastest, and also the safest the safest way to avoid damaging your jewelry by accident.
What to avoid to keep your gold jewelry flawless
In addition to cleaning the gold when necessary, it is also important to prevent it from getting as dirty as possible. to avoid soiling as much as possible.
It's easy, by keeping simple habits so that it does not darken.
Keep in mind that, in our daily lives, we use many substances that can come into contact with jewelry. can come into contact with the jewelry we wear: hand soap or shower gel we wear: hand soap or shower gel, body creams, cosmetic and make-up products, perfumes...
The daily use of all these products covers the jewel with a layer of dirt that a layer of dirt that ends up dulling the shine, that is why it is advisable to to remove the jewelry before taking a shower, before washing your hands or cleaning at home.
Even the same contact with the PH of the skin ends up affecting the appearance of gold jewelry. And I'm not even talking about sweat (don't even think about wearing rings or necklaces for sports!).
Also, gold is very sensitive to chlorine, so you should remember to leave all your jewelry in to leave all your jewelry in storage if you go to the pool.
The beach is no place for jewelry either. The friction with the sand can scratch them and it is not good for salt to accumulate in the salt to accumulate in the crevices of clasps or clasps.
I'd also like you to take a look at these 5 tips for cleaning silver and keeping your jewelry perfect for years to come.
With these tips, you will always have your gold jewelry looking its best. Do you have any other tricks? Let us know so we can take note of it and let's take care of our jewelry as it deserves.