HomeMade Jewelry Cleaner

Ingredients:

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• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon dish detergent
• 1 cup water
• 1 piece aluminum foil

Directions:

1. 1
   Heat water in the microwave for 1 or 2 minutes.
2. 2
   Cut a piece of aluminum foil that roughly covers the bottom of a small bowl (like a cereal bowl).
3. 3
   Pour hot water into bowl. Place salt, soda, and dishwashing liquid into bowl. Place jewelry on top of foil and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse jewelry in cool water and dry jewelry completely with soft cloth. Discard solution after use and make a new batch next time.
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   According to wire-sculpture.com, "this works well for gold-filled, brass, german (nickel) silver, and sterling silver. I have even cleaned jewelry with freshwater pearls, shell cameos and mother of pearl with no problem.".

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