Rose gold is pink because of its partial copper content.It can be cleaned like other gold jewelry, but it's important to take precautions to preserve its color.Because of the copper, rose gold develops a deeper color that makes it more valuable over time.You don't want to use a harsh chemical cleaner or Ultrasonic machine to remove that color.For items like rings or bracelets that can be submered in liquid, stick with soap and water or a quick vinegar rinse, and for non-submersibles like watches, opt for a specially-formulated commercial cleaner.
Step 1: To clean items that can be submerged in water, use soap and water.
Most rose gold items can be washed with soap and water.It's safe to use on stones.It can be difficult to rinse off completely, so don't use it on watches that are wet.
Step 2: A clean hand towel is required to line a dishpan or shallow bowl.
The purpose of the towel is to protect your jewelry by giving it something to sit on while it soaks.The jewelry can get scratched if you skip this step.If you want to cover the jewelry with soapy water, you should use a clean towel that covers the bottom of the bowl.
Step 3: Add about 2 inches of water and a drop of dish soap.
The water should be warm, but not too hot, so that you can put your hands in it.You can mix the water with your hands after you add the dish soap.
Step 4: If you put your jewelry in the bowl, it will be completely submerged.
Take your jewelry out of the bowl and put it on the hand towel.If you are cleaning a lot of jewelry, spread it out evenly so that it doesn't get stacked on top of each other.
Step 5: The jewelry should be put in the soapy water for at least 2 minutes.
Don't touch the jewelry in the water for a couple minutes.After just a few minutes of soaking, most of the oils from your skin can be broken down.If the jewelry is dirty, you can leave it for a while.
Step 6: Rub the jewelry clean after removing it from the soapy water.
If your jewelry is not very dirty, you can rub it clean with your fingers.Rub the jewelry between your thumb and forefinger to remove any dirt or oils.If the jewelry is dirty, you can use a soft brush.To prevent scratching the gold, use a soft toothbrush or makeup brush.
Step 7: Place a small bowl or cup of water in it.
You can use a bowl large enough to hold the jewelry you are washing.If you only wash one piece, you can use a coffee mug or small glass.
Step 8: The jewelry should be thrown in the water to get rid of the cleaning solution.
To get all the soap or cleaning solution off of the jewelry, use clean hands to move the water and jewelry around in the bowl.Until it no longer feels slimy or filmy, keep doing that.If you are cleaning jewelry with small crevices, you need to wash it with water.The clean water will help to get into those small areas.
Step 9: Rub the jewelry with a lint-free cloth.
The water from the jewelry can be dried with a soft cloth.Cotton towels and paper towels are abrasive and can scratch the gold, making it dull.
Step 10: There are organic, porous stones in jewelry.
If your jewelry has pearls, opals, sapphires, rubies, or other porous stones, you want to steer clear of a harsh and corrosive cleaner.Diamonds, morganite, and jewelry without stones are fine to be cleaned quickly.
Step 11: Add a few ounces to the jar.
A jar with a lid is a good choice for a baby food jar.The white distilled vinegar should be in the jar by the time it is 23 full.Don't worry, just put enough in the jar to cover the item that you want to clean.You don't want to use anything else.Don't replace the vinegar in the pantry with another one.
Step 12: Place table salt in a container.
Table salt can be added at a time.Look at the bottom of the jar if you shake or stir the salt.If there is nothing in the bottom, add more salt and mix again.Continue until you notice that the salt is no longer dissolving.The rose gold will shine because of the chemical reaction created by mixing salt and vinegar.
Step 13: For up to 1 minute, dunk your jewelry in the solution.
Don't leave the solution soaking for long because it's acidic and corrosive.For a quick clean on a piece that is not very dirty, dunk it.The chemical reaction is very fast.If you leave the jewelry in for more than a minute, the solution will degrade the copper in the rose gold and cause it to tarnish.
Step 14: Remove the solution from the water.
The solution can affect the quality of your gold if you leave it on too long.Make sure to rinse the gold well after just a few seconds of soaking.Next, wipe with a lint-free cloth.
Step 15: There is a jarred solution under the kitchen sink.
Keep the jar accessible by closing it.If you notice your jewelry is dull or dingy, just pop it in for a few seconds.For several months, you can reuse the same solution.
Step 16: For non-submersibles, use a jewelry cleaner made for rose gold.
If you want to clean a rose gold item that cannot be submerged in water, don't use a solution of soap and water.A jewelry cleaner marked safe for rose gold can be found online.
Step 17: You can prevent scratches by putting a lint-free cloth on your work surface.
If you want to clean a rose gold item that you can't use a liquid cleaner, make a work area that protects the surface of the item.Before you start, place a microfiber or lint-free cloth on the table or counter.
Step 18: The jewelry cleaner can be applied to the rose gold.
Before you start to use the item, be sure to read the directions.Usually, the cleaner is applied with a cotton swab and left to soak for a few minutes before being rubbed away.
Step 19: To clean hard-to-reach areas, use a soft-bristled brush.
Crevices can hold oils and dirt that are hard to reach.If you want to get into those hard-to-reach spaces, use a softbristled brush.
Step 20: Use a damp cloth to wash away the cleaner.
To rinse, run a lint-free cloth under water.You can wring it out until you get most of the water out.Rub the cloth over the surface of the item you are cleaning to make sure there is no leftover cleaner.
Step 21: To prevent water spots, dry the item with a lint-free cloth.
Run a lint-free cloth over the item until the water has dried up.Water spots and a dull finish are caused by water spots.