4 Easy Home Tricks to Clean Your Artificial Jewelery.
Over time, Artificial Jewelry tends to oxidize, lose color and luster, and take on a greenish or black tint. Often we are asked if there is a practical and economical solution to recovering rusted rings, earrings, neckpieces and bracelets? So below we are giving you 4 easy home tricks to clean your artificial jewelery.
Yes, and even better, let us show you how you can do it using the home remedies.
The usual fashion jewelry is made with different materials such as steel, aluminum, brass, leather and the use of accessories such as metal, glass, brass, cultured pearls or plastic.
Due to the mass production, wide variety and the fact that more and more fashion companies are creating their own lines of jewelry, it is common for earrings, necklaces and rings to oxidize over time and lose all their splendor. Perhaps one of the most obvious signs is the blackening of these accessories.
How to clean jewelry at home:
Something that is very characteristic of costume jewelry is that it turns black and fades very easily. Additionally, unlike silver or gold, very specific steps need to be followed for cleaning. In this case you can use 4 tricks. But first, we advise you to put all the parts to be cleaned in a container of warm water for 10 minutes.
1. With baking soda and toothpaste
The most effective and environmentally friendly way to clean tarnished or oxidized jewelry is to use baking soda with toothpaste and a splash of water.
All you have to do is mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda plus 1/2 tablespoon of toothpaste in a small bowl with 1/2 cup of warm water. Stir well until you get a kind of light blue soapy water. Dip the brush, soak it well and start cleaning the accessory thoroughly.
When you have cleaned the piece, dry it with a dry and clean cloth, better if it is a cotton cloth or a microfiber cloth.
A very effective trick to prevent the metal from rusting is to put a protective layer of petroleum jelly on the part and let it dry. Only when the part is protected and dry can you use and store it.
2. With toothpaste or cola
There are also those who prefer to clean blackened jewelry(likes of silver, orxidised) with just toothpaste or soak it in a glass of Coke, two solutions to hand in every pocket.
For example, to clean a blackened ring, put some toothpaste on a recycled toothbrush and then rub off any dirt on the ring or part in question. This trick is very effective for cleaning silver at home, but if your jewelry is silver plated, it works wonders.
Something that is common with fantasy rings is that they stain the finger with a yellowish-green tint when used. To prevent this and to keep the piece clean, apply a coat of clear nail polish or a colorless varnish to prevent the ring from losing color on skin contact. We assure you that this is a trick that will greatly extend the life of any fantasy piece.
3. With effervescent aspirin
This is a trick that amazed us. If you want to easily clean metal jewelry, place the pieces in a glass of water and add two bubbling aspirins. When completely dissolved, leave the pieces in the water for 5 to 10 minutes. Then dry the pieces with a clean cloth and give them a shine.
It is not advisable to use this trick on jewelry made of wood, beads or plastic.
4. With eye makeup remover
If the jewelry is not oxidized but has lost its luster, you can use a water-based eye makeup remover applied with a cotton pad. Rub the entire piece and the costume jewelry will regain all its shine.
There is a very simple and practical trick to prolong the life of jewelry without hardly noticing changes or rust. Apply a clear nail polish to add shine to the jewelry. In this way it is protected from external agents that prolong its duration.
In addition, you can follow the tips Below are the few more tips on how you can prevent your fashion jwellery from rusting or losing their luster:
1. Never mix accessories. It is best if they are all kept separate. For example, you can get a plate for jewels and place them there.
2. Never keep silver or gold jewelry together with costume jewelry to prevent the latter from damaging the composition of the others.
3. When using them, try not to come into contact with colognes, creams, soap, water or anything similar.
4. If your jewelry is silver, don’t miss this article on cleaning and increasing the life of your beautiful ornaments.
