From costume jewellery to precious gems, everyone has accessories they love and want to keep looking their best. But how do you clean them without damaging them? With these simple home hacks, you can keep your favourite accessories shining bright.
To keep your accessories shiny and beautiful, try these five home hacks advised by Real Simple, a go-to source for lifestyle advice, and Good Housekeeping, an information hub with home-related topics:
- According to Real Simple, if you want to clean a piece of silver jewellery, make a paste of baking soda and water and use a soft cloth to rub it on the jewellery. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
- For brass or copper jewellery, make a paste of lemon juice and baking soda and apply it to the jewellery. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth, says the above-mentioned hub.
- If it is costume jewellery, soak it in a solution of 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of water, advises Good Housekeeping.
- According to Real Simple, to clean pearls, use a soft cloth dipped in a solution of 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon of mild dish soap.
- Good Housekeeping says for gemstones, use a soft cloth dipped in a solution of 1/2 cup of warm water and 1 tablespoon of ammonia.
So there you have it – five simple home hacks to keep your accessories sparkling. With just a few basic ingredients, you can clean your favourite pieces and keep them looking like new. Now, you can enjoy your beautiful accessories for years to come.
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