Practical recommendations on how to clean diamonds - basic methods, at home, a selection of photos

What does everyone associate a diamond with? With purity, natural radiance, brilliance. But even these stones tend to fade and lose their luster. Diamonds tend to absorb grease, dirt and dust. The environment and the owner himself influence its fading brilliance. The stone requires careful care and regular cleaning. The more often you take care of the product, the easier it will be to care for. Let's take a look at the basic care.

Basic tools

Everyone knows that diamonds are one of the hardest minerals. But even so, it is worth cleaning the stone on the table, using soft tools, without hard impact. At home, for care, you must have a minimum set of tools:

• vodka or ammonia;
• liquid soap;
• toothpaste;
• brush with soft bristles.

Is it worth saving?

The owner of diamonds has two ways to care for his product. Leave the issue of care to a professional and take it to the jeweler. The specialist has special materials, solutions and tools available. So he knows well all the properties of the stone and knows how to handle it correctly. But of course the work must be paid. You will have to find time for this procedure, and the owner will temporarily part with his jewelry.

You can also clean the stone at home. This method has advantages and disadvantages that lie on the surface.You save your time and money, but the result may be worse than when cleaning at the jeweler. You should carefully consider the tools and materials when cleaning, otherwise you can damage the product. If possible, you should purchase a special cleaning agent that is sold in a jewelry store.

Cleaning methods

Soap

Ordinary bar soap is not suitable for caring for diamonds and any other jewelry. It is best to stop at liquid soap.

The process looks like this:

• Dissolve some liquid soap or shampoo in warm water.
• Immerse the jewelry in the resulting solution.
• Using a soft brush, carefully and without pressure, clean the stone.
• Then rinse with cool water and wipe with a soft cloth.

Ammonia

This is a very effective cleaning method, but you should be very careful with this chemical and be sure to wear gloves. Without them, you can burn your hands.

Cleaning scheme:

• Combine ammonia with warm water in a ratio of 1 to 6.
• Dip the products in the solution for a few minutes.
• Next, dip into clean and cold water.
• After 5 minutes, we take out the jewelry from the water and clean it with a brush.
• Rinse again with cold water.

Alcohol and gasoline

These common substances are the best friends in jewelry care.

Alcohol and gasoline are good for removing dirt and tarnish from metals and precious stones.

To clean jewelry, moisten a soft cloth with a small amount of gasoline, alcohol or vodka. Wipe the product with soft movements, trying not to press hard. Next, moisten a cotton swab with the same substance and clean hard-to-reach places. Then the jewelry must be washed in soapy water and dried with a clean cloth. If desired, you can polish the diamond with velvet, which will restore the shine to the stone.

Let's open the refrigerator

In any refrigerator there are onions, lemon or vinegar. The recipe is simple. The onion or lemon is cut in half and the decoration and stone are rubbed. The product is left for a few minutes and then washed in cold water.

Also, with the help of the popular drink Coca-Cola, you can restore the shine of jewelry. They are poured with a drink so that it completely covers. The drink must be warm. After a few hours, rinse in cold water and wipe dry.

If there is no sweet water in the house, then you can cook it yourself. Add a tablespoon of sugar to a glass of warm water. Further, the algorithm of actions is the same as with Coca-Cola. Be sure to rinse so that the products are not sticky.

Valuable products such as beer and egg yolk can be donated to clean the items. This is an unusual but effective method. Dissolve 1 protein in 1 glass of beer. The resulting solution is impregnated with a cloth or cotton pad. Wipe the jewelry carefully. Then it is thoroughly washed and dried.

Soda

Dissolve 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a glass of water at room temperature. Dip the jewelry in the liquid for up to 5 minutes. Rinse in cool water and rub with a cloth. It is important to remember that you can not rub the product with soda. This can lead to mechanical damage and loss of gloss.

Pomade

This item from a women's cosmetic bag is suitable not only to complete the image, but also to care for jewelry. The lipstick contains titanium dioxide, which effectively removes plaque and impurities. It is better not to use lipstick in bright colors. A small amount of lipstick wipe the product with a cotton pad. Then buff with a soft cloth to a shine.

For tough dirt

If you inherited a thing or you haven’t worn jewelry for a long time and it was gathering dust in an old box, then improvised means are indispensable.

Buy sodium thiosulfate from a pharmacy. It is commonly used to remove toxins and lead from the body. One teaspoon should be dissolved in a glass of warm water. Place the product in the resulting solution for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with water.

Proper storage

Let's analyze the basic rules for storing diamonds in order to extend their life:

• Diamonds are especially bad for pearls. Therefore, these products should be stored in separate boxes.
• If possible, diamond jewelry should be stored separately from other jewelry. This will reduce the risk of mechanical damage to each other.
• Do not leave the box near heaters and batteries.
• It is best to purchase a serpentine or agate box for diamonds. It will protect products from dirt and dust.
• It is recommended to store products in a dry place. Do not put the box next to the bathroom.
• Try to store the products in a closed box away from sunlight.
• Avoid direct contact of diamonds with the skin. The stone deteriorates from fat, contact with water. Jewelry should be removed before hand washing or household chores.

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