I wear a lot of costume jewelry when I go square dancing. It just completes some of my outfits and adds a bit of sparkle which is so pretty when you are dancing and twirling.
What happens when your favorite jewelry loses that sparkle? Well I use one of my favorite cleaning methods below to restore the shine. (Note proceed with caution if you have expensive or one of a kind jewelry that may not be replaceable. )
Alka Seltzer Method
- 2 Seltzer tablets
- 1 c. Warm water
- Soft toothbrush
Directions:
Drop the the tablets in the water and let your jewelry sit in this for about 5-10 minutes.
Use the toothbrush to gently remove any residue. Rinse and polish with a soft cloth.
Toothpaste
This is a tried and true recipe.
Ingredients:
- Toothpaste
- Soft toothpaste
Directions:
Use a little toothpaste on a toothbrush to gently polish your jewelry.
Rinse and shine with a soft cloth.
Baking Soda Tin Foil Method
If you don’t have Seltzer tablets you may have these ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Small bowl
- Tin fowl to line the bowl
- 1 T. Baking soda (or salt)
- 1 T. Dish detergent (optional)
- Soft toothbrush
- 1-2 c. Hot water
Directions:
Line your bowl with tin foil.
Fill with hot water.
Add the baking soda or salt and dish detergent.
Let the jewelry soak for 5-10 minutes.
Remove, rinse, and polish with a soft cloth.
