Every ring owner knows that regular cleaning is the only way to keep this piece of jewelry shiny and beautiful. Before starting, you should know what material your ring is made of, how to clean rings at home, and when necessary to ask a jeweler for help.
Always start with wiping the ring with soft cloth and water. Then, use a jewelry-specific cleaning product when necessary to remove more stubborn stains. Remember that different precious metals won’t react the same way with chemicals, so you should apply various cleaning methods depending on the ring type. Let’s see.
1. How to Clean Platinum rings
Any wear and tear, hand creams, and regular hand wash will reduce the natural sheen of your platinum ring over time. Therefore, you should clean it regularly, but be careful during the process to avoid scratching this durable metal.
Soap and warm water
Cleaning the platinum ring with a soapy water solution of mild washing up liquid is an excellent way to keep it shiny and beautiful. Put the ring into the soapy water for approximately 30 minutes to clean any grime. Then, brush it with a soft toothbrush and rinse in cold water. In the end, let it air-dry or use a clean cloth to dry it thoroughly.
2. How to Clean Gold rings
Always use the appropriate method of cleaning, depending on the gold type used for making your ring.
Washing up liquid and water
It is an excellent method of cleaning the lightly-worn gold ring. Mix washing up liquid in lukewarm water and soak your ring in that solution for 15 to 30 minutes. That way, you will quickly remove any grease leftovers and dirt.
If your band is particularly dirty, you can use soda water and clean stubborn stains thanks to the process of carbonation. Scrub debris with a soft toothbrush or a cotton bud, rinse the ring with running water and dry it with a soft cloth.
Dish soap and warm water
Add several drops of dish soap in warm water and put your ring in that solution. Use a soft toothbrush to clean it, rinse the piece under running water, and dry it with a soft cloth in the end.
Beer
Beer is an excellent solution for cleaning a gold band that loses its sheen. Use a soft cloth and pour a little bit of light beer onto it. Then, gently rub the ring surface. Dry it with a soft cloth as soon as you finish the cleaning.
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3. How to Clean Silver rings
As you probably know, your silver ring will tarnish over time due to light and air exposure. Luckily, there are many efficient methods of cleaning this metal, which will restore the shine to your ring.
Washing up liquid and warm water
Make a mix of washing up liquid and warm water to effectively remove grime built up on your silver ring. Dip it in a sudsy solution and rub it with a soft lint-free cloth. After rinsing the band with cold water, dry it with a dry cloth.
Dish soap
You will need to mix several drops of dish soap with warm water and dip your ring into that solution. Use a soft toothbrush to rub it until removing the tarnish. Then, rinse the ring with cold water and dry it with a soft cloth.
Baking soda paste
Prepare a paste of one part water and three parts baking soda and spread it over the wet ring’s surface. Use a lint-free cloth to rub the paste into all of the crevices, rinse it thoroughly, and dry it with a lint-free cloth.
Ketchup
Ketchup is a bit weird but efficient way to clean your tarnished silver band. Soak it into ketchup for only a few minutes, scrub it with a soft toothbrush, and rinse it with lukewarm water. In the end, dry the ring thoroughly.
Aluminum foil
When you have a silver ring with a buildup of stubborn dirt, you will need a powerful solution to get it to look shiny and clean again. Boil some water with one tbsp of baking soda and place a piece of aluminum foil in the bottom.
Put the ring into the pot and wait for the baking powder to speed up the reaction between the dirt and foil. Rinse it after removing out and dry with a clean cloth.
Toothpaste
Take advantage of mild abrasives every toothpaste contains to remove tarnish from the silver ring surface. Make sure to pick out white toothpaste and rub it gently with a soft cloth while your ring shines again. Then, rinse it with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
Silver polish
It is an excellent solution for cleaning tarnished silver ring and preventing future re-tarnishing. Use a quality liquid silver polish or wipes, such as Weiman Silver Polish. This agent will remove dark spots and leave a protective coating behind to avoid future problems.
4. How to Clean Gemstone rings
Keep in mind that there is no universal cleaner for different gemstones since they won’t react equally to heat, brushing, and chemicals.
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Alka-Seltzer
It is a fantastic cleaner for hard stones, including diamonds. Soak the ring in a mix of Alka Seltzer and water, let it sit until the tablet stops fizzing, and wipe it with a dry cloth. Avoid flavored Alka Seltzer since it contains dyes that will negatively affect your gem.
5. How to Clean All-Metal Diamond rings
Soap and water
No matter what the metal type of your ring is, the best way to clean it without disturbing the diamond is a plain dishwashing soap and warm water solution.
In most cases, it will be enough to soak the ring for approximately 20 to 40 minutes. Use a soft toothbrush to remove perfume, hairspray, makeup, and lotion residues. In the end, rinse the ring under running water and dry it thoroughly.
Non-abrasive and chemical-free agents
You should be careful and take care well of your diamond ring. When it comes to cleaning, you should choose a non-abrasive agent free of chemicals. Only that way, you will avoid diamond discoloration.
6. How to Clean Gold and Silver Diamond Ring
For detailed cleaning of the gold or silver diamond ring, you will need a solution of hydrogen peroxide and Windex in a 50:50 ratio. Soak it for at least 10 to 15 minutes and gently scrub all the residue with a soft toothbrush. After rinsing the ring with lukewarm water, you should dry it with a soft cloth.
7. How to Clean Silver Diamond Rings
It is not common to have a silver diamond ring, but if yours is like that, you should clean it with a solution of two tablespoons baking soda and a half cup of white vinegar. Keep the ring soaked approximately three hours, rinse it with cold water, and dry with a soft cloth.
8. How to Clean Rings with other gemstones
The dish soap and Seltzer solution is the right option to restore the sparkle of gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds set in a gold ring. You can also use a soft toothbrush to brush your stone when necessary. Then, rinse the ring under running water and dry with a soft cloth.
9. How to Clean Pearl ring
Make a sudsy solution by mixing a tablespoon of mild washing up liquid and lukewarm water. Let your ring sit in the mix for about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove dirt with a soft toothbrush when necessary and then soak the ring in clean lukewarm water.
Wash the pearl ring thoroughly and use the same but rinsed toothbrush again to remove all the remains. In the end, let it dry on a soft, absorbent cloth.
10. How to Clean Costume jewelry
It will be enough to wipe off your costume jewelry with a cloth soaked with a water solution of dish soap to keep it clean. Gently remove any stains and accumulated impurities and rinse it thoroughly.
Lay your ring upside down to prevent soaking the moisture into the setting. Never soak the costume ring directly in water since the stone is probably glued to the metal and may pop off quickly.
