To create a jewelry cleaner at home combine:
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon dish detergent
1 cup water
1 piece aluminum foil
Directions:
1
Heat the water in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Cut a piece of aluminum foil that covers the bottom of a small bowl.
3
Pour hot water into bowl. Place dishwashing liquid, baking soda and salt into bowl. Place jewelry on foil and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse jewelry in cool water and dry jewelry completely with a soft cloth. Do not save remainder of solution.
4
According to wire-sculpture.com, "this works well for gold-filled, brass, german (nickel) silver, and sterling silver. Some claim to have even cleaned jewelry with freshwater pearls, shell cameos and mother of pearl with no problem.".
