Gold is not shiny anymore. How to clean it at home? Tips to make gold shiny again

Gold is the most popular jewelry material. Gold has the function of preserving value. Gold jewelry will turn black and dull after wearing for a long time. How to make gold jewelry brighter and more beautiful? You need to clean the dirt on the gold jewelry.

You can use toothpaste at home skillfully, squeeze the toothpaste on the gold, use a soft brush to clean it carefully, try not to use high temperature and press hard to avoid damaging the gold. After wearing, gold jewelry often loses its luster due to stains and dust infection. At this time, just soak the gold jewelry in neutral detergent and warm water and clean it, then take it out and wipe it dry. Squeeze the toothpaste on the toothbrush, then use the toothbrush to gently wipe the gold jewelry, and then wash it with clean water.

If you want to make gold brighter, you can apply nail polish on the surface of gold jewelry, use toilet water to clean gold jewelry, or soak gold jewelry in a mixture of vinegar and salt. These methods can improve the luster of gold. Gold is a precious metal that can not only be used to make jewelry, but also has a certain monetary value, so wearing gold jewelry has become a symbol of status, but gold will become dirty after wearing it for a long time. We can use the following methods to make the luster of gold last longer and shine.

1. Apply a layer of nail polish on the surface of the gold jewelry, which can not only protect the gold, but also make the jewelry more shiny. Be sure to use good quality nail polish. After all, gold is expensive, and using three or five yuan nail polish will not match it.

2. Add a few drops of toilet water to a soft cloth and wipe the surface of the gold jewelry. This will not only clean the dirt but also make the gold brighter.

3. Find a small container, add vinegar and salt, stir well, then put the gold in the container and soak for a few minutes, then take it out, rinse it with clean water, and finally wipe it dry with a soft cloth. The solution of vinegar and salt is neutral and will not damage gold.

Gold is soft, ductile and not susceptible to corrosion. Since gold is a precious metal, silver, copper or iron are often added to gold products to harden it, change its color or reduce its high price. Gold products are rarely damaged by external factors. However, all mechanical damage is very dangerous. Often the lightest impact, rough wiping with a rough cloth, can cause distortion, wrinkling, scratches, and damage the surface gloss. The room where gold jewelry is kept must be kept dry, free of dust and air pollutants. The temperature is 18-24℃ and the relative humidity is 40%-50%. If conditions permit, put gold jewelry in a box with a brocade cover and cotton padding, and the pieces cannot collide with each other. Gold products should not be stored together with other metal products. Use a soft brush to remove dust and wipe with soft antelope skin. If cleaning is necessary, use ether, gasoline (benzene), neutral soap foam or ammonia water (10% concentration), then wash with distilled water and dry. It is not allowed to use any lotion or chamois leather that is not very soft.

Gold is a very soft precious metal that is easily deformed, so you need to be careful when wearing it daily to avoid deformation, breakage, and loss of luster. When wearing and removing gold jewelry, be gentle and do not pull it hard. If you take it off and don't wear it, put it in a separate jewelry box to avoid collision or scratches by other jewelry.