Homemade Jewelry Cleaner

[jonesies]

This stuff works great!

1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tbsp dish soap
1 cup water

Heat water in the microwave for 1 or 2 minutes.
Pour hot water into bowl. Place salt, soda, and dishwashing liquid into bowl. Place jewelry in and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse jewelry in cool water and dry jewelry completely with soft cloth. Discard solution after use and make a new batch next time.

I kept the old basket from my store-bought jewelry cleaner and use that to get the jewelry in and out of the bowl or mug. I also use the old brush to get into the crevices. If you don't have these use an old toothbrush and I recommend pouring the water/jewelry through a small strainer. The mixture is very drying to hands and you don't want to lose that jewelry down the drain!

Hope this is helpful to someone!

[Debbie-cat]

Thank you!!! I always hate having to buy the stuff from the store....and now I can make my own so thanks.

[tammy8701]

here is another one if this helps
http://tipnut.com/homemade-jewelry-cleaner/

[thefrug]

I have a LOT of sterling silver jewelry. Does this work on that or is this more for the stones?

[rainbowgc]

Thanks for the tip - I already have the jar to re-fill it with. These type of home made cleaners not only save money but save empty containers from ending up in the landfill.