| Many of us have diamonds or other jewelry that may | | | | drying. |
| need to be cleaned. Our day to day activities cause | | | | You can find jewelry cleaning kits at the store that are |
| these items to become dirty and in need of some | | | | ready to go. These kits are not all the same so make |
| care. Lotion, soap, and skin oil can cause a film to | | | | sure that your jewelry will be safe in the kit you |
| appear on your jewelry. Even if you don't wear your | | | | purchase. Some kits come with everything you need |
| jewelry everyday it can gather dust in storage. Here | | | | to clean your jewelry. Some require you do to the |
| are a few things you can do to keep your jewelry | | | | cleaning, while others are just a solution you leave your |
| looking its best. | | | | ring in. |
| One of the things you can do at home is wash your | | | | If you would rather not try cleaning your jewelry |
| jewelry in a bowl of soapy water. Make sure you use | | | | yourself there are a couple other options you have |
| a mild soap as to not damage your jewelry. You will | | | | available to you. You can now buy jewelry cleaners |
| want to use a soft, small brush with the mixture to get | | | | that use high frequency to clean your jewelry. All you |
| all the build up off. The soft bristles will be gentle | | | | do is put your jewelry in the cleaner and turn it on and |
| enough for your diamonds, but will still get the build up | | | | it does the work for you. Once again you will need to |
| loose so that you can rinse it off. It is important that | | | | read the instructions to make sure that the jewelry |
| you rinse your jewelry when you are done cleaning it | | | | you want to clean will be safe in the machine. |
| to make sure you get the excess build up and soap | | | | Another option you have is to take your jewelry to a |
| off. After rinsing you will want to use a lint free towel if | | | | jeweler to have it cleaned. If you are going to be out |
| possible to pat the jewelry dry. | | | | running some errands you could drop it off on the way, |
| If you use this method of cleaning and are not satisfied | | | | and pick it up when you are finished with your errands. |
| with the results you may want to try using a mixture | | | | Some places provide this service at no cost to you. |
| of half water half ammonia. You can soak your ring | | | | This is an easy way to make sure your diamonds are |
| for half an hour in this solution. After your jewelry is | | | | cleaned properly. You don't have to worry about |
| done soaking you will want to use a small, soft brush | | | | making sure you are not damaging your diamonds |
| to clean it. Next you will rinse the jewelry in the solution | | | | since you are letting a professional clean it for you. |
| again, and then rinse under warm water before towel | | | | |