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‘Thorough’ at-home jewelry cleaning hack that actually works – & 5 that can ruin your bling, according to diamond expert
A DIAMOND expert has debunked the viral hacks that could harm your prized jewels.
She also shared a “thorough” cleaning method that removes dirt and grime.
GettyShiels diamond expert Kylie Pitt shared her must-have cleaning hack to protect your jewelry and the ones to go without[/caption]
Shiels diamond expert Kylie Pitt revealed the top cleaning tip she recommends and DIY ones to avoid that could damage your jewelry.
MASSIVE MUST
ULTRASONIC JEWELRY CLEANER
Pitt recommended the ultrasonic cleaner as an effective way to clean your jewelry, especially when it comes to thoroughly removing dirt and grime in hard-to-reach areas.”
“Make sure that you opt for an ultrasonic cleaner that is specifically designed for jewelry,” she advised.
Even though the product is safe to use for most jewelry, the expert also issued a warning for the product.
“Avoid using this method for finer items with delicate settings or non-diamond gemstones such as emerald or opal,” she said.
MASSIVE MAYHEM
There are several online hacks to maintain your jewelry that are making waves, and Pitt shared her top five to avoid because they could do more harm than good.
NO MORE SODA
Even though viral posts about soda as a jewelry cleaner have almost 140,000 combined TikTok views, Pitt suggested avoiding soda when cleaning your jewelry.
Soda is very sticky, so it can attract more dirt and grime.
This is because the acids and sugars can damage and leave residue on your jewelry.
“While it can clean certain metals like copper, it can be damaging for most jewelry metals and gemstones,” she explained.
KETCHUP
Ketchup emerged as an unexpected cleaning agent through TikTok, which received almost 180,000 views about the topic.
“Ketchup can be used for cleaning and removing tarnish in copper-based jewelry but it is messy and not effective or suitable for other types of materials,” Pitt explained.
She added that its acidic properties can also damage the metal and gemstones if used over a long period.
“Additionally, ketchup should not be used on lab-grown diamonds or any diamond jewelry as the acidity can damage the metal settings and remain ineffective for cleaning diamonds,” she advised.
SALTWATER
Salt is an item that can be easily found in most homes, so it makes sense why TikTok users experimented with it as a cleaning solution.
“Salt has minimal benefits for cleaning jewelry and is ineffective for removing dirt and grime on jewelry–more so, it can actually cause corrosion and tarnish metals,” Pitt said.
She said that it “offers no significant benefits” and will only damage the metal in your jewelry pieces.
“I also won’t recommend saltwater to be used for cleaning lab-grown diamonds either, as it can corrode the metal settings and won’t be effective for proper cleaning,” she added.
TOOTHPASTE
Toothpaste is another popular choice but Kylie doesn’t recommend it.
“While toothpaste is great for removing surface grime from metals, it contains abrasive agents that can cause micro-scratches and damage the finish of metals and stones,” she explained.
She recommended only using a gentler cleaning solution designed for jewelry.
LEMON JUICE
Lemon juice is another jewelry-cleaning hack that has gone viral, with the most viewers as 1.8 million people chimed in on the topic.
Pitt said it can be used to clean tarnish marks from copper and brass jewelry, but there are some drawbacks.
“Its acidic nature can cause detrimental damage to your pieces such as discoloration and weakening the setting of metal and gemstones,” she explained.
On pieces with “porous or soft gemstones,” such as pearls or turquoise, she suggested avoiding it altogether since it’s too harsh for daily use.
The acidity of lemon juice can also have bad effects on lab-grown and natural-grown diamonds.
She suggested sticking to mild soap and water to safely clean lab-grown jewelry.
A DIAMOND expert has debunked the viral hacks that could harm your prized jewels.
She also shared a “thorough” cleaning method that removes dirt and grime.
GettyShiels diamond expert Kylie Pitt shared her must-have cleaning hack to protect your jewelry and the ones to go without[/caption]
Shiels diamond expert Kylie Pitt revealed the top cleaning tip she recommends and DIY ones to avoid that could damage your jewelry.
MASSIVE MUST
ULTRASONIC JEWELRY CLEANER
Pitt recommended the ultrasonic cleaner as an effective way to clean your jewelry, especially when it comes to thoroughly removing dirt and grime in hard-to-reach areas.”
“Make sure that you opt for an ultrasonic cleaner that is specifically designed for jewelry,” she advised.
Even though the product is safe to use for most jewelry, the expert also issued a warning for the product.
“Avoid using this method for finer items with delicate settings or non-diamond gemstones such as emerald or opal,” she said.
MASSIVE MAYHEM
There are several online hacks to maintain your jewelry that are making waves, and Pitt shared her top five to avoid because they could do more harm than good.
NO MORE SODA
Even though viral posts about soda as a jewelry cleaner have almost 140,000 combined TikTok views, Pitt suggested avoiding soda when cleaning your jewelry.
Soda is very sticky, so it can attract more dirt and grime.
This is because the acids and sugars can damage and leave residue on your jewelry.
“While it can clean certain metals like copper, it can be damaging for most jewelry metals and gemstones,” she explained.
KETCHUP
Ketchup emerged as an unexpected cleaning agent through TikTok, which received almost 180,000 views about the topic.
“Ketchup can be used for cleaning and removing tarnish in copper-based jewelry but it is messy and not effective or suitable for other types of materials,” Pitt explained.
She added that its acidic properties can also damage the metal and gemstones if used over a long period.
“Additionally, ketchup should not be used on lab-grown diamonds or any diamond jewelry as the acidity can damage the metal settings and remain ineffective for cleaning diamonds,” she advised.
SALTWATER
Salt is an item that can be easily found in most homes, so it makes sense why TikTok users experimented with it as a cleaning solution.
“Salt has minimal benefits for cleaning jewelry and is ineffective for removing dirt and grime on jewelry–more so, it can actually cause corrosion and tarnish metals,” Pitt said.
She said that it “offers no significant benefits” and will only damage the metal in your jewelry pieces.
“I also won’t recommend saltwater to be used for cleaning lab-grown diamonds either, as it can corrode the metal settings and won’t be effective for proper cleaning,” she added.
TOOTHPASTE
Toothpaste is another popular choice but Kylie doesn’t recommend it.
“While toothpaste is great for removing surface grime from metals, it contains abrasive agents that can cause micro-scratches and damage the finish of metals and stones,” she explained.
She recommended only using a gentler cleaning solution designed for jewelry.
LEMON JUICE
Lemon juice is another jewelry-cleaning hack that has gone viral, with the most viewers as 1.8 million people chimed in on the topic.
Pitt said it can be used to clean tarnish marks from copper and brass jewelry, but there are some drawbacks.
“Its acidic nature can cause detrimental damage to your pieces such as discoloration and weakening the setting of metal and gemstones,” she explained.
On pieces with “porous or soft gemstones,” such as pearls or turquoise, she suggested avoiding it altogether since it’s too harsh for daily use.
The acidity of lemon juice can also have bad effects on lab-grown and natural-grown diamonds.
She suggested sticking to mild soap and water to safely clean lab-grown jewelry.
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