How to Clean Gold Jewelry

A little patina only increases the beauty of gold jewelry―but when the luster is gone, a quick clean is in order. You can skip the expensive cleansers and reach for a common household product to polish your gold.

Follow These Four Easy Steps

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1Soak jewelry in soap solution

Add a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid to a bowl filled with two cups of warm water. Drop your gold pieces into the solution and let them soak for about 15 minutes.

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2Scrub the dirt away

Lift a piece of jewelry out of the solution and gently scrub it with a soft-bristle toothbrush to remove any dirt lodged in nooks and crannies.

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3Rinse in warm water

Swish the piece around in a bowl of warm water to remove the soapy residue.

Related: Protecting Valuable Jewelry

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4Blot dry with a soft cloth

Using a soft cloth, dry your jewelry thoroughly and buff it a little to bring back the shine.