How to clean the gold chain at home?

Gold has always been one of the most expensive metals. Women, and men, are not indifferent to jewelry made from this material. Surely, every house in the box there is at least one gold chain or gold ring. Such jewelry needs special care, otherwise they may fade or even turn black with time. Today we will talk about how to properly clean the gold chain so that the former brilliance returns to it.

Gold jewelry is not only luxurious and beautiful. It is also very impressive. Gold accessories will never go out of fashion, so many pass them from generation to generation. Knowing the simple, but effective methods of cleaning such a product at home, you will be able to keep its ideal look for many years. Elements of gold may fade or even blacken, and the reasons may be very different. For example, dust and dirt are often clogged between the links, and in the end, all this spoils the appearance of the product.

Clear your favorite thing, especially the chain is not so easy. Some products are too complex, twisted links, small parts, stones and other similar components.

However, if you know some rules, it can be done at home, and your favorite jewelery will shine again with gold

• small chain links need to be cleaned in a special way. For example, wrap a thin layer of cotton wool over a thin needle or toothpick;
• if you plan to clean the product in water, for example, by the boiling method, then you must put a flannel cloth on the bottom of the pot, otherwise you risk to spoil the look of the jewelry;
• Often chains or rings are cleaned with a small brush, for example, a toothbrush. Remember that it should be soft;

• Gold jewelery cannot be cleaned with various powders or other means whose particles can damage their surface. First of all it concerns those products which have inserts from stones;
• You can clean jewelry with cotton pads, which are usually used to remove makeup;
• after any method of cleaning the decoration must be washed in clean water;
• accessories made of gold can not be dried with a towel, napkin or hairdryer.

You can clean the gold chain at home. And it can be done quickly and efficiently. You can save chain bracelets, rings and earrings of gold from black with the help of tools that are in every home. We will talk about the most effective and unusual cleaning methods.

The gold chain often fades, which, of course, upsets its happy owners. To restore shine and remove dust, the chain can be wiped with the following solution:

• for its preparation you will need citric acid and ordinary boiled water. Dissolve 2 hours of acid in a glass of warm water. Carefully moisten a cotton pad in the solution and rub gently. If the decoration is without stones, then you can put it in this solution for 10-15 minutes. Citric acid is acceptable to replace freshly squeezed lemon juice;
• A lot of housewives keep liquid ammonia in the house, which helps to wash windows to shine or get rid of any stains. So in the case of the chain, especially if dark spots appear, this tool will help.Dissolve 20 drops of ammonia in a glass of warm water, lower the product into the solution for an hour or two, after which you will notice that it has become much cleaner;
• You can get rid of plaque and dust with ordinary soap. It is best to use liquid. Make a soap solution, release the product of gold there and leave it for a few hours. Then polish with a special cloth and rinse in clean water;

• Many women of fashion use a completely simple home method, which helps not only to relieve the chain of plaque, but also to restore shine to it. To do this, rub the raw potatoes on a fine grater and spread the resulting gruel evenly over the decoration. After a couple of hours you need to rinse it in cool water, and the result will surely please you;
• light deposits and light dirt can be removed with toothpaste. Apply it on a soft brush and rub the problem areas: the glitter of the gold jewelry will return again;
• As a rule, in the home medicine cabinet there is such a tool as hydrogen peroxide. Oddly enough, it also helps in the purification of gold jewelry. Dilute the peroxide (only 30 drops) in a glass of water, and lower the product there for several hours;
• Soda, which everyone has in the kitchen, will help tidy up your favorite decoration. Water should be poured into the pan (approximately 0.5 liters) and a couple of liters of baking soda should be added. As soon as the water boils, place the product in it, boil for a couple of minutes and remove from heat. Do not forget to rinse with clean water.

If we have described methods that are known to many, then now is the time to talk about unusual methods of cleaning gold jewelry. Despite its unusualness, the methods are simple, affordable and effective:

• lovers of carbonated drinks, such as cola or pepsi, can easily clear the gold chain with the help of their favorite lemonade. To do this, pour a glass of cola and put the product there. In just a couple of hours, the chain will be as new;
• one more unusual cleaning method will be appreciated by lovers of mustard sauce. That is what you need to clean the chain of gold. The product should be rubbed with mustard and left for half an hour, then rinse with clean water and dry. Then you can enjoy the purity and brilliance of beautiful things;

• Among unusual cleaning methods, there is another way that lovers of frothy beer will appreciate. To do this you need beer and protein raw eggs. Add one protein to half a glass of beer, mix thoroughly. This mixture is applied and rubbed into the product using a cotton pad;
• dark spots on the gold chain can be removed using conventional means, which are used to clean contact lenses;
• ordinary lipstick, which is used by every woman, can be an excellent tool for cleaning plaque from your favorite jewelry. To do this, carefully rub the lipstick chain, then wipe it with a cotton pad. If necessary, wash the thing in warm water with a soft brush to get rid of the remnants of lipstick in the links.

For those who are afraid to take a chance and try out all the home and unusual methods of cleaning jewelry, we recommend using professional tools. Such compositions can be purchased at a jewelry store. In addition, they are often sold in departments with cosmetics.

Liquid, which promises to return the gold purity and brilliance, most often comes bundled with a special brush.

In addition, most often indicated the correct proportions. If there is no such instruction, then it is better to refuse the purchase of funds.

There are special wipes that are already saturated with liquid and do an excellent job with cleaning the chain, rings and earrings. It is convenient to take such napkins with you, they are easy to use.The main thing is not to buy too large packaging, otherwise some of the napkins will simply dry out and become unusable.

It happens that the dirt on the chain or bracelet is too strong. For this we need more effective methods that help at once to return shine and shine to the ornament:

• in a glass of water, mix 2 hours of ammonia and 2 hours of hydrogen peroxide. You can also add a little liquid laundry detergent or gel. Mix everything thoroughly. In this solution, the product must be kept no more than an hour, then rinsed with cool water, and if necessary, repeat the procedure;
• Of course, boiling best of all helps to get rid of strong pollution. Add 4 liters of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of ordinary vinegar to a liter of water. Put the chain on the bottom of the pan. Do not forget to cover the bottom of the matter. As soon as the liquid boils, let it boil for 10 minutes over low heat, then remove the product and rinse in running water;
• cover the inside of the glass with foil. The foil should cover the bottom and sides of the glass. Fill it with hot water and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Lower the product to the bottom and leave it there all night. In the morning, remove and rinse the item thoroughly with clean water. This method is very effective and is a kind of alternative to boiling.

Fans of gold jewelry should remember that it is best not to bring the product to a deplorable state, but regularly maintain its purity and brilliance. In addition, chain storage is also important for preserving the original appearance. For prevention, you can brush the chain once a week with toothpaste. This will help keep the product clean, and it will constantly delight you with its brilliance.

Try not to keep all the decorations in one place. So, they can damage the surface of each other, so it is worth keeping them in separate small caskets or special velvet, silk bags.

Firstly, the decoration will really be safe and sound, and you will not worry that it will break. Secondly, sweat and dust can harm the appearance of the product, from which it can darken.

Chains that are worn regularly due to constant contact with skin need to be degreased. To do this, it will be enough to wash the decoration once a week with a solution that can be prepared using liquid soap or dishwashing gel. Be sure to dry the product in a natural way, hanging it on a convenient hook.

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