Even though gold-plated jewelry is only gold on the surface, it is still real gold plating. Therefore, it is a normal phenomenon that gold plated ring will be fade as time goes by. Wondering how to clean gold plated rings? We have collected several effective ways for you all. Continue your reading...

What should be needed in this process?

Soft Clothes, Small bowl, Warm water, Toothbrush, Toothpastes, Detergent

1. The rings can be wiped with a clean and soft cloth. Use the warm water to damp your clothes and then wipe your rings softly. But it all depends. If your jewelry is particularly dirty, some detergent through the cloth is needed. Remember to pay attention to your rubbing times on the rings, because every polishing movement can be incrementally decreasing the life of the gold plates.

2. Of course, if the first step cannot solve your problem, proper toothpaste and toothbrush are needed. (for example, some abrasive toothpastes should be avoided )You can put a tiny dab of toothpaste on the ring and polish it with the dry and clean cloth as well as the soft toothbrush. You will see the toothbrush start to turn grey or black. This is the dirt and grime coming off the gold-plated jewelry, not the gold.

3. Allow the rings to soak in the mixture of at least half an hour. After that, rise your gold plated rings thoroughly to make sure that you have got it clean and dry completely. In this process, a toothbrush may be also needed to rinse the grooves of the rings completely.

4. Remove the rings from the mixture and let it air-dry on the dry cloth. Do not rub or pat the ring to make dry, or you will risk of harming the gold plating. If necessary, rub the rings using your fingers around in the cloth to buff any dull spots, which will remove any possible residue in the cleaning process.

All these ways are simple and can be done at home. But if your rings are in more complicated styles and patterns, it is also advised that you take them to the professionals. One warmer tip, it is suggested to avoid wearing the same jewelry for a long time, which can help reduce the corrosion caused by the sweat!

Conclusion

Gold plated jewelry has become parts of vogue because it allows you to enjoy luxury of the real gold in affordable prices. Therefore, to get the longer beauty and keep them wearable, it is of great significance to have the right cleaning ways. What has been discussed above is not just suitable for gold plated rings, but can be used to clean all the gold plated jewelry. Hope this will help you. Good luck!