Do you notice that, over time, your gold jewelry loses shine? It is normal. Contact with the skin, soap, perfumes... gradually fades its natural vibrancy. Know how to clean gold to make it shine again?
Too easy keep your gold jewelry clean. With some basic (and homemade) care you can bring them back to life and make them radiant as the first day.
Next I will tell you how to do it.
Why you have to clean your gold jewelry to keep it shiny
Do you think that gold darkens because it spoils? No, far from it. If since its antiquity it has been a mineral revered by all civilizations, there must be a reason.
Gold neither rusts nor loses properties. That is why it is so durable. It is also not affected by changes in temperature or humidity and maintains its original qualities over time.
Another thing is that it can be scratched. Gold It is a malleable and ductile mineral. In fact, pure or 24-karat gold is not usually used in jewelry because it is too soft.
Alloys with certain metals are more common to add a little hardness. That's why we sometimes talk about yellow gold, white gold or rose gold.
I tell you this because, depending on the type of gold in your jewelry, you may notice that over time accumulate some signs of use. And maybe it seems to you that it looks a little less.
It does not have to be this way. And it does not mean that the jewel is of poor quality. It is simply the "personality" of the mineral. If you consider that it has been grated too much, in that case the only solution is that Take it to a professional to have it restored.
What is in your power is to take care of the gold jewelry and give them from time to time home maintenance.
With gentle cleaning, the original shine can be restored, which actually has never been lost.
How? I tell you:
The easiest thing in the world: soap and water
Just put some of the dishwasher you have at home in a bowl of warm water. In some places they recommend that it be sparkling water (low sodium). Not much, but in my experience filtered tap water is more than enough.
Insert the jewel and leave it for a while, an hour at most. let el Degreaser of soap and gas bubbles, do your job.
Then remove the jewel, rinse it well to remove any soap residue and dry it with a clean cotton cloth (always use cloth and not paper roll).
Rub it gently to bring back the shine.
In some places you will see that they advise putting the jewel in boiling water. I would only recommend it if you are sure that it is a quality gold and It does not have any stone set that can be damaged.
If you are not clear, it is better that you do not do it and Repeat the previous treatment a couple of times.
In the event that your jewelry has pearls or stones, use a very soft brush, with natural bristles, to rub gently, without exerting too much pressure.
Note that both friction and heat can damage zippers or loosen the grip of the set stones.
And that's it. Easier, impossible.
It is true that there are specific products you can buy online. And also other homemade tricks using vinegar, lemon, baking soda or even toothpaste.
For me, this formula that I have told you is the best way to clean gold rings, earrings or chains at home. The simplest and fastest, and also the safest so that the jewelry will not be damaged by accident.
What you have to avoid to avoid to ensure that your gold jewelry remains impeccable
Apart from cleaning the gold when necessary, it is also important avoid getting dirty as much as possible.
It's easy, keeping a few simple habits so that it does not darken.
Keep in mind that, in our daily lives, we use many substances that may end up coming into contact with jewelry that we put on: hand soap or shower gel, body creams, cosmetic and make-up products, perfumes...
The daily use of all these products covers the jewel of a layer of dirt that ends up dulling the shine, that's why it's recommended remove jewelry before shower, washing hands or doing housework.
Even the same contact with the PH of the skin ends up affecting the appearance of gold jewelry. And I'm not talking about sweat anymore (don't even think about going to play sports with rings or necklaces!).
In addition, gold is very sensitive to chlorine, so you must remember to leave all your jewelry stored if you go to the pool.
Nor is the beach a place for jewelry. The friction with the sand can scratch them and it is not good prevent salt from accumulating in the crevices of snaps or zippers.
I would also like you to take a look at these 5 tips to clean silver and keep your jewelry perfect for years.
With these tips, you will always have your gold jewelry looking its best. Do you have any more tricks? Tell us so that we take note and Let's take care of our jewels as they deserve.