Creating a simple homemade jewelry cleaning solution based on a specific method involves combining common household ingredients and allowing the jewelry to soak and then be cleaned.
Ingredients Needed
According to one specific cleaning method, you will need the following items:
- Glass mason jar: To hold the jewelry and solution.
- Vinegar or Witch Hazel: Approximately 1/2 cup of either liquid serves as the base.
- Tea Tree Oil: Just one drop.
- Baking Soda: For the scrubbing stage.
- Old Toothbrush: For scrubbing.
- Water: For rinsing.
Simple Steps to Make and Use the Solution
This method involves mixing the liquid base and then following a soaking and cleaning process.
- Prepare the Jar: Place your jewelry into a glass mason jar.
- Mix the Solution: Pour 1/2 cup of vinegar or witch hazel over the jewelry in the jar. Add one drop of tea tree oil.
- Swirl to Combine: Gently swirl the jar to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
Soaking Process
Once the solution is mixed and the jewelry is submerged:
- Soak Overnight: Allow the jewelry to soak in the mixture overnight. This extended soaking time helps the solution work on buildup.
Cleaning and Finishing
The next morning, the cleaning process continues:
- Apply Baking Soda: Remove the jewelry from the jar. Coat the jewelry with baking soda.
- Scrub: Using an old toothbrush, gently scrub the coated jewelry. The baking soda acts as a mild abrasive to help remove dirt and tarnish loosened by the soaking process.
- Rinse: Thoroughly rinse the jewelry with water to remove all traces of the baking soda and cleaning solution.
This process, detailed in a guide from September 8, 2021, provides a simple, at-home method for cleaning jewelry using readily available materials.
