Keeping Jewelry clean and sanitary is important however there are many people who simply do not understand how to do this task. It may seem like something that should come naturally so perhaps you are embarrassed to ask for some guidance on how to properly sanitize your high-end items such as your Rolex watch. These items are even more important to keep clean.

Limit the Spread of Disease

It is hard to overstate just how critically important the sanitation of not only your jewelry but your entire wardrobe. This has been highlighted even more so by the recent health crisis affecting nearly every corner of the planet. By keeping your high-end jewelry sanitary you can help to limit the spread of communicable diseases. Not only that but you can help to maintain the value of your jewelry should you ever decide to sell any of the items you currently own. This is because during the process of sanitizing the items they are simultaneously kept clean.

Maintain Value

Clean and well-maintained jewelry will stay in pristine condition for far longer than had you not done any type of maintenance or cleaning work for them. At the end of the day, most of us do not buy a high-value item solely to sit and watch the value quickly depreciate due to neglect. That’s why it’s important for all of us to take the few extra minutes it requires to simply sanitize and maintain our jewelry in the first place.

By far the most simple and stress-free way to take care of these things is to relegate them to a professional. Diamonds by Raymond Lee who has, over the years, built up a ton of experience in the industry. The process is relatively simple. You can drop off your items, explain to them the pieces you need to be sanitized and what you would like done to them. Our expert jewelers and professionals will take care of absolutely everything else you could possibly need. We offer additional services and they can even look over the piece to ensure that there is no damage that needs to be repaired. They will test the function of pieces like high-end watches also. Once you are done you can go and pick the items up and leave the store with the knowledge that your jewelry is now in tip-top shape.

Now perhaps you are looking for a more economical approach to this task. There is always the possibility to do this by hand. This will be far less expensive. Really all the cost is in the few items you need for cleaning. The process is not too difficult but it does take a little time to do it by hand. If you are short on cash but have plenty of time then getting your jewelry cleaned by a professional may not seem like the absolute best idea. Well good for you there is a simple process you can follow at home to achieve similar results to those of the professional.

There are several common household items that you can use in order to achieve the effect you are looking for.

Items to Clean Jewelry With

• Ammonia
  
• Aluminum Foil
  
• Alka Seltzer
  
• Baking Soda
  
• Toothpaste
  
• Vinegar

Each of these is useful for different situations so figure out what you need done to your piece and simply clean with the appropriate item. Let us take a look at a few of the most common household cleaning products and their benefits.

Ammonia

Ammonia is a great all-purpose cleaner that is strong enough to help eliminate many forms of common bacteria from your jewelry. Now be careful because if your items contain any pearl there is a chance it could harm them. It is ideal for restoring the luster in gold and silver pieces, however. Simply combine 2 parts water with 1 part ammonia in a bowl and soak the items. Clean them off after a few minutes with a cloth and they will be good as new.

Aluminum Foil

This a cool trick that utilizes ion exchange to help clean pieces made with precious metals. You can even use it on silverware too. Line the interior of a bowl with aluminum foil and pour in some bleach-free laundry detergent. Soak your pieces in it for a few minutes then take them out and wash them off.

Alka Seltzer

This is great for when your jewelry has lost its luster and is starting to look duller than you would like. Prepare a glass of water with some Alka Seltzer tablets and drop your pieces in for a few minutes. Take them out and admire the restored beauty.

Baking Soda

This is great for tarnished silver and some types of gold jewelry or even a Rolex Watch. Make a paste that is simply 1/2 cup of baking soda and 4 tablespoons of water. Using a rag vigorously scrub the pieces. This will help to remove any built-up tarnish or undesirable elements that have become encrusted on the pieces.

Toothpaste

Finally, we get to the classic toothpaste. This is super simple. All you do is take a toothbrush, preferably one that you don’t use for your teeth, then apply a small amount of toothpaste and scrub your jewelry until it looks like it just came out of the box again. This is especially useful for diamond jewelry which can be difficult to clean using other methods effectively. It can help to entirely restore the original brilliance of the gem if applied properly. Just don’t make the mistake and use the toothbrush for yourself after you have completed the job.