I believe I have tried every kind of jewelry cleaner out there…both commercial and homemade. Both seem to be filled with chemicals and since I am ultra-sensitive I set out to find a better way. Could I actually make a DIY jewelry cleaner that had the same chemical makeup, was non-allergic, green, and frugal?
I started by looking at the ingredients of both homemade and commercial jewelry cleaners. Then I tried to find natural ingredients that would accomplish the same thing.
It turned out to be so SIMPLE, I actually laughed! Only two ingredients, a Q-tip and an old soft bamboo toothbrush!
DIY Jewelry Cleaner
Ingredients
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup baking soda
glass bowl
Q-tips
DIRECTIONS
- Put the baking soda and vinegar in a bowl. The bowl should be medium in size as the two ingredients together form a chemical reaction and foam.
- Add your jewelry, gently stir with a wooden spoon, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Dip a Q-tip in the vinegar and baking soda and rub any stubborn spots. (I have never had to do this step, except when I had spray paint on my wedding rings and it came right off!)
- Rinse your jewelry with water and pat dry.
*I have only used this cleaner on platinum, gold, and silver jewelry. I have not tried it on costume jewelry so proceed carefully.
YOUR TURN…
What do you use to clean your jewelry?
Blessings,
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Thanks for the recipe, I really need to clean my jewelry!