Each of us has his own preferences in clothes and decorations. It's no secret that gold is one of the most popular metals from which jewelery is made. However, sooner or later we are faced with a problem - gold begins to darken. What can you do if you do not want to wear darkened ornaments, and do not always have time to go to a house of everyday life where you can clean them? In addition, I do not always want to trust my decorations to a stranger. Let's open a little secret to you. Let's see how to clean gold jewelry at home?
Why not wear contaminated jewelry !?
Wear contaminated jewelry from any metal is not recommended. Especially it is not recommended to wear contaminated ornaments made of gold. Why? Everything is very simple. First of all, you can not wear contaminated earrings - they can easily cause inflammation. In addition, do not forget that each metal in its own way affects the human body. It is believed that gold removes depression. In ancient times, during epidemics, people tried to put on as much gold as possible, because it has a healthy and protective effect. Of course, there are people who can not wear gold, but these are individual characteristics of the body. Employees of modern medicine argue that gold contributes to a faster recovery in women's diseases, heart disease, liver, joints and spine. Nevertheless, despite all their useful properties, contaminated ornaments made of gold have the opposite effect. Therefore, if you notice that the decoration is dirty, it is best to clean it.
Clean the gold at home.
So, how to clean gold at home? The first stage of cleaning is the simplest. To do this, take a small container and fill it with water. The water should be hot - 50-60 degrees. Add to the container any detergent and stir. After that, put your jewelry in this container for a few hours. After two or three hours, take an old toothbrush and brush your jewelry. When choosing a detergent, try to give preference to liquid products, not powders. Since some ornaments have notches and grooves, they can not be cleaned from the first time. If the first time to completely clean the jewelry failed - repeat the procedure again, starting with soaking.
There is another option for cleaning gold jewelry - chemical. To do this, in any pharmacy in the city should buy ammonia solution (the solution should be at least 25%). Since usually in the composition of alloys, from which gold jewelry is created, copper enters, ammonia will help you clear the decoration. Pour the ammonia solution into a small container and soak in it your gold jewelry for 2-3 hours or all night - depending on the degree of contamination. After you get the decoration from the solution, you should rinse it with cold water and dry it with a towel. Keep in mind that ammonia has a specific smell, so it is best to soak the jewelry in a solution of ammonia in a separate well ventilated room or on the balcony.
If you were not helped by any of the above methods, we can offer you the third, most "hard" option - mechanical cleaning. Mechanical cleaning should be done with extreme caution and accuracy. Otherwise, you risk damaging your favorite piece of jewelry. To perform mechanical cleaning, you will need abrasive materials. Lusha just does not use the means that you have at hand - for example, soda. Soda can scratch the product or remove its top layer. It is best to purchase a special paste for cleaning gold jewelry. Pastes for cleaning gold ornaments are made on the basis of petrolatum, vegetable oil and soap water, and as additives white magnesia, lead, corundum and others are used. Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the toothbrush and clean the gold product. Take care not to damage the surface of the product, the movement must be carried out strictly in one direction. After cleaning, be sure to wipe the gold product with alcohol or vodka. This will help remove the remnants of the paste and remove the fatty film. Then rinse the product with water and dry with a towel.
Traditional means of cleaning gold products.
In addition to modern methods of cleaning gold products, there are also folk. If you do not know how to clean gold products at home with the help of folk methods, then we will be happy to tell you about it. In the old days it was customary to clean gold jewelry with tooth powder. However, if you choose this method, be careful - you risk damaging the surface of the product. You can clean your gold product with vinegar - soak a cotton pad and attach it to the product for a few minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with water. In addition, you can prepare a paste for cleaning at home. To do this, mix the egg yolk with beer, mix thoroughly, apply the resulting mixture to a piece of flannel fabric and wrap it in gold jewelry. Leave the product wrapped for a few minutes, then rinse it again with cold water. Another is not the most pleasant option - to wipe the product with onion juice. But this method is only for the most persistent.
Of course, people's methods of cleaning gold items may seem funny and out-of-date for you, but each of them has the right to life. Whichever of the above methods you choose, try to clean the gold product very carefully, so as not to spoil its appearance. There is a saying: "You are going quietly - you will continue". It can also be attributed to the procedure for cleaning gold ornaments. Try not to rush, do not save time, and your patience will be rewarded.