This is an Easy Homemade Jewelry Cleaner that takes just two ingredients that you’ve probably got at home right now. (Plus a bit of water.) If you are looking down at an engagement ring that looks like it could use some love, try this today.
To make this simple recipe, you just need a couple things and a twenty minute soak and your rings will shine like new again. Let’s dive in and clean those rings.
Homemade Jewelry Cleaner
My wedding ring always looks so dirty and dingy. I remember the way it sparkled in the jewelry store lighting and wanted it to look that way always. Of course, if you are wearing your white gold ring on your hand everyday, it’s bound to get filthy, quickly.
That’s OK though, because I have a simple concoction I found to clean my rings quick and easy. It works every time and its gentle so you can use this as often as you need.
How To Make Jewelry Cleaner
This is incredibly easy to make and you only need two things (well, three if you count the water.)
- Dawn Dish Soap – I swear by Dawn because I just think it cleans better than the rest but my assumption is that another brand would work fine for this. I just haven’t tested it yet.
- Salt – Just regular ‘ole table salt.
- Water – Hot, but not boiling.
Directions:
- Grab a bowl and pour 1 cup of hot water in. (Like, super duper hot.)
- Pour in 1 tablespoon of salt and stir until is dissolves.
- Add in 1 tablespoon of dish soap and stir.
- Drop your jewelry in to sit for about 20 minutes. Pull it out and check on it to see if it might need more time. If there are some hard to get to places, use an old toothbrush to give it a scrub. (I like children’s tooth brushes best for this because they have soft bristles so its gentle on the metal.)
- Pull jewelry from the water, rinse it off and let air dry.
If you notice tiny scratches along the bands, that’s totally normal. Gold is actually a very soft metal and scratches easily. The trick to removing those small scratches, if you want to, is a jewelry polishing cloth and liquid laundry detergent.
Yes, laundry detergent. Similar to cleaning your ring, you’ll start with a bowl of hot water, add in a few drops of detergent and let it soak for five minutes. Pull it out and buff with the polishing side of the jewelry cloth. Make sure not to rub the stones, though.
This is a great method for removing scratches from watches as well, but (obviously) do not soak the watch. Simply dip the cloth into the solution and scrub.
Here are some more great ideas to check out:
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13 DIY Baby Products (like diaper cream, shampoo, etc.)
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Jenn says
Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!!
Kathy says
Can this be kept in a jar for future use?
B Jones says
Can this jewelry cleaner be used on silver and gem stones?
Elastic Man says
Using a jewelry polishing cloth and liquid laundry detergent in hot water to soak and buff the band can help remove those small scratches.
Annmarie says
I tried it today. On my wedding and engagement ring. I can’t believe how beautiful and sparkly they look. I also cleaned my white gold jewelry and the chains, and they also came out clean. When I was finished the water with the mixture was kind of a dirty color. I knew then it was going to work. Thank you very much for your blog.
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verona kruse says
What about silver jewelry? What should this NOT be used on!
Naseem Fatima says
Thank you for your useful info
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alupkarada says
Merci pour ces astuces simples et efficaces pour nettoyer les bijoux — j’aime particulièrement l’idée d’utiliser des ingrédients doux et naturels.
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Voir la page says
I need to test this
EspritBrico says
It’s funny how the best cleaning solutions are often the ones we already have in our cupboards! I apply this same “DIY & homemade” logic when restoring old furniture hardware or cleaning tools in my workshop. It’s often safer and just as effective as the harsh industrial chemicals. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Santé Partage says
I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients we already have at home! It feels much safer than using those harsh chemical cleaners from the store, especially if you have sensitive skin. I’m definitely going to try this on my wedding ring this weekend.