Vinegar and Baking Soda
For tarnished silver, you can use a mixture of vinegar and baking soda.
- Place the jewelry in a bowl and pour vinegar over it, then sprinkle baking soda on top.
- Let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub gently with a soft brush.
- Rinse thoroughly with water and dry with a soft cloth.
Lemon Juice and Baking Soda
Lemon juice is another powerful cleaner for gold and silver jewelry.
- Mix lemon juice with a bit of baking soda to create a paste.
- Apply it to the jewelry, scrub gently with a soft cloth or toothbrush, then rinse and dry.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste is a gentle abrasive that works well on jewelry.
- Apply a small amount to a soft cloth or toothbrush, and rub it gently on the surface of the jewelry.
- Rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.
These home ingredients are easy, natural alternatives to commercial cleansers that can help keep your gold and silver jewelry at their best.
