HOW TO CLEAN JEWELRY WITH BAKING SODA
When cleaning your jewelry, you can't go wrong with baking soda. It's a non-toxic, affordable DIY cleaning solution easily found in most kitchen pantries. Plus, baking soda has amazing cleaning properties and is capable of polishing away dirt, tarnish, and discoloration.
Here are some tips on how to clean jewelry with baking soda like a pro!
METHOD ONE: HOW TO CLEAN JEWELRY WITH BAKING SODA
Baking soda is an excellent DIY cleaner perfect for cleaning precious metals like gold, silver, and gold-plated and silver-plated jewelry. You can even use it on costume jewelry to keep your jewelry pieces shiny.
*Beware, baking soda is abrasive, which is why it’s great for cleaning metal, but that abrasive quality can scratch gemstones and precious metals. So, it is best to only use this cleaning method on all metal pieces.
1. INGREDIENTS:
- Baking Soda
- 1 Cup of Warm Water
- Dish Soap
- A Small Bowl
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGULAR CLEANING:
1) To regularly clean jewelry, soak your jewelry in a baking soda-soapy water solution, mix 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water with 1–2 tsp (4.8–9.6 g) of baking soda and a squirt of dish soap for 20 minutes.
2) Then, rinse your jewelry clean with running, cool water, making sure to remove all baking soda residue.
3) Buff your jewelry dry with a soft, clean cloth before storing it away.
2. INGREDIENTS:
- Baking Soda
- Warm Water
- Soft Cloth
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR A DEEPER CLEANING:
1) To get rid of stubborn tarnish, scrub silver, and gold jewelry with a baking soda paste made from ¼ cup (45 g) of baking soda and 2 US tbsp (30 ml) of warm water.
2) Apply the cleaning solution and let it sit for a few minutes.
3) Rinse your jewelry clean with running, cool water, making sure to remove all baking soda residue.
4) Buff your jewelry dry with a soft, clean cloth.
3. INGREDIENTS:
- Baking Soda
- Warm Water
- Soft Cloth
3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING STUBBORN TARNISH :
1) Mix three parts baking soda with one part water for heavier tarnish.
2) Wet the metal and apply the paste with a soft, lint-free cloth. Work it into the crevices and turn the cloth as it picks up the tarnish. You can also use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the solution into the hard-to-reach places.
3) Rinse well and buff dry with a soft cloth.
METHOD TWO: HOW TO CLEAN JEWELRY WITH BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR
Cleaning jewelry with baking soda and vinegar is a simple and effective way to restore the sparkle and shine of your precious metals.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
- 1 Tablespoon Vinegar
- A Cup of Water
- A Soft Cloth
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make a baking soda paste our of 1/4 cup baking soda, 2 tablespoon warm water and 2 tablespoons vinegar.
2. Apply the paste to your jewelry and let it sit for a few minutes.
3. Rinse your jewelry clean with running water. Apply a few drops of dish soap, while you gently rub the baking soda solution off of the metal if needed.
4. Buff your jewelry dry with a clean, cotton cloth. Never pat dry with rough materials such as (paper towels, napkins, tissues, etc.) as this will cause scratches
METHOD THREE: HOW TO CLEAN SILVER JEWELRY WITH BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
- 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
- A Cup of Water
- Soft, Cotton Cloth
INSTRUCTIONS:
METHOD FOUR: HOW TO CLEAN GOLD JEWELRY WITH BAKING SODA AND ALUMINUM FOIL
BAKING SODA AND ALUMINUM FOIL
You can clean gold jewelry with baking soda and foil to bring back its shine.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
- Hot Water
- Medium-Sized Bowl
- Aluminum Foil
- Soft Cloth
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Line a medium-sized bowl with aluminum foil.
2. Boil water and pour the hot water into the medium-sized aluminum foil-lined bowl.
3. Add an equal amount of baking soda to the aluminum foil-lined bowl.
4. Stir, making sure to stir until the baking soda dissolves.
5. Submerge all your jewelry in the solution. Let your pieces soak in the foil-lined bowl for 3-5 minutes.
6. Rinse your jewelry clean with running water.
7. Buff your jewelry dry with a soft cotton cloth. Never use an abrasive material (like paper towels, napkins, tissues, etc.) that can scratch your jewelry.
METHOD FIVE: HOW TO CLEAN JEWELRY WITH BAKING SODA AND SALT
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- Hot Water
- Medium-Sized Bowl
- Aluminum Foil
- Soft, Clean Tower
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Line a medium-sized bowl with aluminum foil.
2. Boil water and then pour the hot water into the medium-sized aluminum foil-lined bowl.
3. Mix equal amounts of baking soda & salt and then apply the baking soda-salt solution to the hot water.
4. Submerge your jewelry in the solution for 3-5 minutes in the foil-lined bowl.
5. Rinse your jewelry with clean water.
6. Buff dry with a soft, clean towel or allow it to air dry.
WRAPPING UP
Cleaning jewelry with baking soda is a great way to remove dirt and grime and restore its luster, keeping your jewelry shiny. These are five different ways you can use baking soda to clean jewelry. However, remember to always double-check your materials before applying any cleaning solution to the pieces in your jewelry box. This is especially true for valuable jewelry. Happy cleaning! 💎✨🧼