There are gold rings that can get dirty.The ring is67531 of body oil, soap, and lotion.If you want to clean your gold rings, use mild dishwashing detergent or white vinegar.Mild tarnish will be removed by these cleansers.As long as you don't do it a lot, you can clean a ring in ammonia.
Step 1: Add dish detergent to a bowl of water.
Pick a detergent that is labeled for fighting grease.Add it to your bowl of water.Put them in the bowl and mix them together.It is okay to just squirt some detergent into the bowl because you don't need to be exact.If you want, you can use a commercial jewelry cleaner.You can use your toothbrush to stir the bowl.
Step 2: Put solid gold or diamond rings in solution and soak for 15 minutes.
Place your rings in the bowl using your fingers, spoon, or strainer.Allow them to soak for 15 minutes.It doesn't matter if your ring is solid gold or not.It's best to not let the diamond rings soak for too long.This isn't likely to happen, but it is a possibility.The soapy water loosens dirt, debris, and oils so they are easier to remove.
Step 3: You can use a toothbrush to clean your ring.
To get the toothbrush wet, dip it into the soapy water.The top, sides, and bottom of your ring should be brushed.There are crevices between the stones and there are gaps on the back side of the ring.Don't use a hard-bristle toothbrush to clean your ring because gold can scratch very easily.
Step 4: If you want an extra rinse, dip the ring in your solution.
You can dip the ring in the soapy water with your fingers, spoon, or strainer.It's a good idea to wash it around a little.Remove the ring from the solution.If your ring was dirty, you might want to take a closer look at it.You can scrub the ring a second time if it is not.
Step 5: You should rinse your ring in warm water.
To wash away the soapy water, hold your ring under the water.Don't drop it down the sink drain.To rinse your ring, use a cup of fresh water.If you want to remove soap from the ring, dip it in the cup.
Step 6: If you want to dry your ring, let it air dry or use a microfiber polishing cloth.
If you want to let it air dry, lay it out on a clean cloth.You can use a lint-free microfiber cloth, an old T-shirt, or a soft dish cloth to dry it.As gold is easy to scratch, be gentle as you wipe the ring dry.If the cloth is made of rough or fibrous fabric, it can scratch gold.It's a good idea to avoid using paper towels.Air drying your ring won't cause tarnish.
Step 7: A gold or diamond ring can be placed at the bottom of a bowl.
The ring should be put in the bowl first.This will make it easy to handle the ring once it is soaked.If you already put the rings into the bowl, you can use your fingers, spoon, or strainer.
Step 8: Take 15 minutes to soak the ring.
Wait until the ring is completely covered with white vinegar.Set a timer for 15 minutes to treat the ring.The dirt and oils on the ring can be easily removed with the help of the vinegar.A diamond setting can come loose from a solid gold ring.It can happen in some cases.To clean gold rings, use white vinegar.The finish may be damaged by other types of vinegar.
Step 9: The ring should be scrubbed with a toothbrush dipped in a liquid.
If you want to clean the ring on your toothbrush, you need to soak the bristles in the bowl of vinegar.The bristles can be used to remove hard-to-reach dirt.Medium- or hard-bristle brushes can damage the gold, so make sure your brush has soft bristles.
Step 10: Run warm water and rinse the ring.
Be careful not to drop your ring as you hold it under the water.Continue rinsing it until it's gone.The smell of your ring will go away after you wash it.You might have to wait a while.
Step 11: If you want to dry the ring, air dry it or use a microfiber cloth.
To dry the ring, place it on a clean cloth.If you have a microfiber cloth, use it.Rub the ring dry with your cloth.Rough or fuzzy fabrics can scratch the gold, so don't use them to dry your ring.If you let your ring air dry, it won't cause any tarnish.
Step 12: Only solid gold or diamond rings can be used with ammonia.
Ammonia isn't appropriate for most gemstones or pearls.It is okay to use it for solid gold or diamonds, which are very strong.Don't use it more than once every 6 months because ammonia can ruin your gold.It is best to use ammonia only when the gold is so dirty that the look of the ring is damaged.
Step 13: To create a jewelry cleaner, mix 1 part ammonia with 6 parts warm water.
Slowly add the water to the ammonia bowl.Don't splash.It doesn't have to be exact, but it should be a close estimation.Add 4 cup (180 mL) of warm water for every 30 mL of ammonia you use.
Step 14: The ring should be soaked in the solution for one minute.
Place your ring into the solution with a spoon or strainer.For one minute, watch the clock.You can remove your ring from the solution with a spoon or strainer.The ammonia is too strong to let it soak anymore.It may irritate your skin if you put your fingers in ammonia.
Step 15: To clean your ring, rub it with a toothbrush.
After applying the ammonia solution to the toothbrush, brush each side of the ring.If you have diamonds in your ring, pay attention to the crevices.Medium- or hard-bristle brushes are too stiff and can damage your gold.
Step 16: The ring should be washed in warm running water.
To get rid of the ammonia solution, hold the ring under the water.Make sure the ring is clean.It is important that you do not drop it down the drain.
Step 17: The ring can be patted dry with a microfiber cloth.
If you want to dry your ring, lay it out on a dry cloth.If you have a microfiber cloth, you can pat your ring dry.The excess water should be removed by blotting the ring.The gold can be scratched by using stiff or fuzzy fabrics to dry your ring.The finish won't be damaged if you let your ring air dry.