How To Polish Gold Jewellery At Home

If you are someone who doesn't step out without carrying gold jewellery pieces, you have landed on the right page. Your favourite gold jewellery pieces lose their sparkle over the years. This is especially if you don't take your pieces off every day.

Taking your gold jewellery to the jeweller for regular polishing isn't a pocket-friendly idea. You can instead polish your gold jewellery at home using some easy hacks.

Try Baking Soda And Dish Soap Mix

In a bowl, add water, half a teaspoon of baking soda, and one teaspoon of dishwashing soap. Mix well. Add in your gold jewellery piece. Soak it for a few minutes. Next, use a toothbrush to scrub your jewellery. Make sure you use a new brush with soft bristles to clean. Gently scrub the jewellery with the brush, don't apply a lot of pressure. Rinse off under running warm water. Repeat if the mixture doesn't wash off in one go. Dry the cloth with a soft towel.

Use Ammonia And Water Mix

If your gold jewellery has scratches, use a combination of water and ammonia. In a bowl, add six cups of water and one cup of ammonia. Ammonia is easily available in the market. However, you must use it safely. Do wear a pair of gloves before using this mixture. Soak your gold jewellery in this mixture for about one minute. Make sure you don't keep the jewellery soaked in for more than a minute. Wipe off using a soft cloth. See if the scratches are gone. If not, repeat.

Polish With Baking Soda Mix

Baking soda is one of the best ingredients to polish your gold jewellery quickly. Add warm water to a bowl. Add one teaspoon of baking soda and liquid soap. Mix well and dip your jewellery into the bowl. Soak for a few minutes. Once done, wipe off with a soft cloth. If there is dirt build-up, use a brush to clean it off. Repeat the process if required.

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How To Keep Your Gold Jewellery Shiny?

• Avoid using products like hair spray, face spray, and perfumes over your gold jewellery. These products usually have strong chemicals that can damage your valuable pieces.
• No matter how much you love wearing gold jewellery every day, avoid wearing pieces that are delicate and at risk of getting damaged if worn daily.

• Don't wear your precious gold jewellery pieces while indulging in activities like swimming, or running. Sweating is a common cause of gold jewellery losing its spark.
• Keep a check on your movement every time you wear gold. Your jewllery shouldn't rub against objects as it can lead to scratches and also make your jewellery lose its shine.

• If your gold jewellery continues to look dull and has scratches after following these at-home hacks, take it to a professional for deep cleaning.