sazzie

Hi Guppies,

a lot of jewellery that ive been keeping in a box has started to smell a bit musty and of damp, im talking about just your normal high street jewellery here!
Does anyone have any tips on how to get rid of this smell?
xxxx

RupayHalwa

have u tried cleaning it with jewellery cleaner? then storing in a box with silica gel sachets to keep it dry.

shining_star

Yes,try using jewellery cleaner.You can store each of your pieces of jewellery in little bags that slide into jewellery box without touching each other. You can also wrap them up in silk or leather material to protect them.Never place several pieces of jewellery together without something in between them.

Wafa143

How to Clean your Jewelry?

Warm Detergent Wash Ultrasonic Cleaners
First take a shallow bowl and mix a little household detergent in warm water.
Place your jewels in the bath for a few seconds and gently brush with a soft old toothbrush.
Then transfer them carefully to a wire tea strainer or a sieve and rinse under running water.
Pat dry with a soft cotton cloth immediately. Your jewels will glitter like new now.
While cleaning any jewel in the warm detergent bath, avoid harsh fibres, household scrub or coarse powder. Use only a mild household detergent.


Another easy solution to keep your jewels clean is to make use of, 'Ultrasonic Cleaners'. These machines can clean your jewelry in a matter of minutes by creating high-frequency turbulence. They are available in various models and can be a convenient way to quickly clean your jewels at home. However, take care when cleaning stone-studded jewelry as vibrations created might loosen the settings in the jewel and may cause the stones to fall.

For cleaning pearls, use only a mild detergent solution, highly diluted. Quickly clean and rinse in running water immediately. Wipe the pearls with a soft tissue after cleaning.

Mariacheema

soak your jewelry in vodka, it will get clean and shiny

RupayHalwa

^ But then there would less to drink!

sazzie

thankyou all inshallah am gonna try the detergent advice from Wafa143 first, and in meantime will also lok for some jewellery cleaner, a stupid question, but where would be best to buy it from??
Mariacheema - unfortunately theres no vodka in the house