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How to Clean Jewelry

Surefire ways to make your favorite jewelry sparkle again

How to Clean Jewelry
Wendell Webber
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How to Clean Gold Jewelry
Soak for 15 minutes in a solution of two cups warm water and a few drops of a mild dishwashing liquid, like Joy. Gently scrub with a soft-bristle toothbrush. Rinse with warm water, and dry with a soft cloth.
Care Tip: Remove before showering; soap dulls gold. Don't wear in pools, since chlorine discolors the metal.


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