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Mix baking soda with a little water to form a paste. Gently rub it onto your jewelry using a soft toothbrush, then rinse and polish with a soft cloth.
Vinegar Soak:
Soak tarnished silver jewelry in white vinegar for 15–20 minutes. Rinse well and buff dry.
Toothpaste Trick:
Use a small amount of white toothpaste on a toothbrush to scrub rings and necklaces. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
Soap and Water Bath:
A simple soak in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap can remove surface grime. Brush gently and rinse.
Aluminum Foil Magic:
Line a bowl with foil, shiny side up. Add a tablespoon of baking soda, a tablespoon of salt, and hot water. Place your jewelry in the bowl to lift off tarnish.
Lemon Juice Boost:
Mix lemon juice with water and soak dull jewelry for 10 minutes. Rinse well and dry — it’s especially effective for brass and copper pieces.
Gentle Steam:
Hold your jewelry above boiling water (carefully!) to let steam loosen dirt, then wipe clean with a cloth.
Baby Shampoo Soak:
Mix a few drops of baby shampoo with warm water. Soak jewelry for 10 minutes, then clean with a toothbrush.
Ammonia Solution (Occasional Use):
Mix 1 part ammonia with 6 parts water. Soak jewelry for 1 minute (no longer!), rinse well, and dry. Only for sturdy pieces like diamonds and gold.
Olive Oil Polish for Gold:
After cleaning, lightly rub a drop of olive oil onto gold jewelry to restore its warm shine.
Serving and Storage Tips:
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