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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Practically free DIY Jewelry Cleaner

You know things are getting slow when I'm blogging about DIY jewelry cleaner.   But hey, I was proud of myself for figuring this out last night so I'm sharing. 

As you may know, over time, your precious jewelry will tarnish thanks to the oils in your skin, grime, soap and water, etc.  When I was organizing my jewelry to put in my new jewelry armoire, I  came across a pair of Tiffany's earrings I haven't worn in forevs because they were so grimy looking. 

What's a bargain blonde to do?

Well, she Googles "DIY jewelery cleaner", durrr.  I clicked on this article, which said to mix baking soda with water to make a paste and scrub your precious metals to remove the tarnish.

I was surprised and delighted (yes, I said delighted) to see that the shish worked!   Take a look-see:

I mixed this and this as instructed:

Which made this:

The before and after:

Now they're like new and I didn't spend a dime to clean them.

Now go clean your grimy jewelry! My boss just let us go early and I have a four day week to enjoy, so peace skanks!  I mean that lovingly, of course.
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31 comments:

  1. Holy cow, that's awesome! I purchased jewelry cleaner for 15 bucks!

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  2. is it for all metals? if so, it's bout to be on up in heah.

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  3. That's amazing! I have a Tiffany ring I can't wear because it's so grimy!!

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  4. Enjoy your time off!! I get to leave early tomorrow and I have Monday off woo hoo! Too bad I'll be packing and moving that WHOLE time.

    xo

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  5. Enjoy your time off!! I get to leave early tomorrow and I have Monday off woo hoo! Too bad I'll be packing and moving that WHOLE time.

    xo

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  6. Kind of want to kick myself for JUST buying jewelry cleaner.

    Can't believe how great that works!

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  7. um...genius. i've been using these dumbass wipes for a while. this will DEFINITELY clean all my cheap ass forever 21 jewelry. i know what i'll be doing tomorrow.

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  8. You know what else works really well? Vodka. No joke.

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  9. I love letting my stuff soak in ammonia and seeing all of the soap/shampoo that comes off rings and earrings!

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  10. Wow the results are amazing! I will have to try this!

    xoxo
    Petchie
    http://itsallofthelittlethings.blogspot.com/

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  11. Nice! I always just use toothpaste to clean mah jewels.

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  12. awesome girl! thanks for sharing!!! I will def try! I also have a thing I should post! but maybe i will tell you secrelty and let you try it and post on it! haha youd do a MUCH better job blogging about it than I can! email me and ill tell you! you can blog it for me! ;) on your blog of course haha!

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  13. Totally works!! You are right!! I haven't done this in years- but must do tonight. Thanks for the reminder.. My bracelets are a little grubby!

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  14. ew that be some grime girlfrand! Why you let Tiff get that bad?

    me loves you.

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  15. THe LOVE of my life moved to Dallas this week so I will be in your city OFTEN and could possibly end up a neighbor. We must meet. SOON!!

    Hope you have a happy New Year skank!! I mean that lovingly of course!! ;)

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  16. Wow, this is awesome! So trying this today! Hope you've got great plans for ringing in the new year. Happy 2012!

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  17. WOW! Another thing I NEVER KNEW! Thanks for sharing Linds...I will be cleaning old jewlery now!

    My wallet thanks you too!

    xoxo

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  18. Awesome! I am so going to give this a whirl!

    Happy New Year!! I am looking forward to seeing what shenanigans and bargains you'll bring in 2012! Especially the bargains, because I am a cheapskate yo.

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  19. omg WHAT?????

    i need to do this!!!!!! i have some pretty grungey silver jewelery!

    BB u are the best ever

    xoxoox

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  20. Thank you so much for posting this! Works on gold, silver, etc. I assume? You have no idea how many pieces of jewelry I don't wear b/c I can't get my lazy ass to the store to get jewelry cleaner. And now I don't have to, thanks to you!

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  21. Ya know...I was just looking at my Tiffany Silver Bead necklace thinking it was looking a little less than sparkly (the earrings I got for Christmas may have something to do with this.) I'm going to try this out tonight...cuz I'm going to my mom's and I can snag some of her baking soda.

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  22. Love your blog! :) I became a new follower! :) Erin

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  23. i have a tiffanys' necklace BEGGING to be dipped in this concoction!!

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  24. This is awesome! I will definitely have to try it!

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