Cleaning jewellery

[allyclaret]

Hi folks

Was just wondering how people finish their jewellery prior to dispatch to ensure polish is removed? Do you rely on ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners or hot soapy water and a brush? I've heard that steam cleaning is the only real way to remove all chemicals to reduce tarnishing. Is this true and do you use a commercial cleaner or would a domestic steam cleaner suffice?

Ally

[medusa]

washing up liquid, hot water and my sonic toothbrush*. But I'm an occasional maker.












* I use an old head before you all go "euwwww!"

[Moon Willow]

Hi Ally

Fairy liquid and hot water, I even use the washing up liquid in my ultra sonic, I purchase brand new toothbrushes from the pound shop (stiff bristles) this will remove the last bits of polishing residue from the most difficult of places.

A nice soft cloth to buff the item and then it should sparkle

Carlton

[allyclaret]

Thanks for your replies - much appreciated!

[WOGlasgow]

Hi Ally,

If you have an ultrasonic cleaner this mixture works a treat put hot water, fairy liquid and amonia just a small amount four table spoons should do. And on most ocassions you wont need to use a brush as the pollish will be totaly cleaned out, but bare in mind the amonia has a strong smell.

[Wallace]

I use the above sonic cleaner but with Blitz as it cleans without the stink of amonia and my cats don't go all funny on me! Amonia does something to them and I don't mean like cat nip. lol

If I cannot use the sonic cleaner, I have Blitz foam, but fairy will do just as good a job with some hot water to go with it.

[caroleallen]

I use an ultrasonic with this http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-CAU