TIPS: Homemade Jewelry Cleaner (HINTS, CRAFTS, HOUSEHOLD)

July 30, 2006

Jewelry Cleaner

1 part ammonia

1 part boiling water

1 small squirt liquid dishwashing detergent

Mix together and let jewelry soak several hours or overnight. Just

remove and scrub gently with a soft toothbrush.

http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/HOME_REMEDIES/Jewelry_Cleaner.html

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July 31, 2006

Soaking silver ( jewelry, dinnerware etc ) in a dish of warm water , baking soda and a few balls of aluminum foil will float the tarnish right to the top. ( skim the tarnish off before you bring the silver back up thru it! )

July 31, 2006

, Deana <starfiretx_1

wrote:

>

> Soaking silver ( jewelry, dinnerware etc ) in a dish of

> warm water , baking soda and a few balls of aluminum foil will

float the tarnish right to the top. ( skim the tarnish off before you

bring the silver back up thru it! )

>

Hey Deana,

Do you know what proportions used in this recipe? That sounds

exactly what I am looking for....been trying to find a non-toxic way

to clean my silver jewellery for a while now.

Thanks! Earthkitten

August 1, 2006

LOL I never measured anything. I use a large pan, usually corningware or something ceramic. Line the bottem of it with the silver to be cleaned, fill the pan with very warm watter, dump in about half a cup of baking soda, and wad up several balls of aluminum foil. What makes it work is the chemical reaction from the silver and the aluminum. Baking soda is a " lifter," often used in grease removal in laundry and dishes. You might want to use a toothbrush with extra baking soda to scrub with. Use cool water for a final rinse. You may have to do it more than once if the tarnish is bad.