Methods and rules for polishing gold

Gold jewelry is a sign of wealth, good taste and luxury. Almost every person has them in the collection. Therefore, it is important that their surface is always clean and sparkling.

Stains, scratches or plaque that occurs with prolonged wear are unacceptable, so it is worth considering what methods and rules for polishing gold exist.

There are at least two common reasons why polishing gold jewelry may be necessary.

• It is aesthetically pleasing. Blackened or cloudy gold in earrings, on a chain, ring looks ugly.
• It is hygienic. Polished gold will cease to be a refuge for pathogenic bacteria, which will help maintain healthy skin and the whole body.

In most cases, a contaminated surface becomes a source of infection and allergic reactions. To avoid this, as well as preserve the attractive appearance of the decoration, it is necessary to clean the coating, making it shiny and shining again.

There are several ways to polish gold accessories. It is worth considering in more detail each of them.

First of all, when it becomes necessary to polish metal products from gold, the thought comes to mind about visiting a specialized salon.

Contacting a salon has some advantages.

• Consideration of the characteristics and features of the metal to be polished. Cleaning is done by an experienced professional who can achieve a natural shine and get rid of the matte finish.
• High speed. On average, cleaning gold jewelry in the cabin takes no more than 1 hour. The duration of the procedure depends on the number of products and their degree of contamination.

Despite the advantages listed above, this method also has disadvantages.

1. The procedure is expensive. Usually it does not exceed 20% of the cost of the product, but even this may be enough to polish hit your pocket.
2. During the procedure, the coating must be removed if it was on the product - blackening or rhodium. In this case, you will have to pay extra for the salon to restore the surface of the product.

And also exists electrochemical cleaning of gold, which also applies to professional methods.

If desired, you can polish gold home decorations, without visiting special salons. Available materials that can be found in each apartment are suitable for the procedure. There are several ways to clean metal at home.

• Hot water and shampoo. Using shampoo, it is necessary to cover the rings or other gold accessories, applying foam to each area, including protruding elements. After the product is placed in water, where it must be kept for 7-8 hours until the fat layer moves away from the surface. After time, it remains to polish the surface of the jewelry with a brush.

• Ammonia solution. It is recommended to use ammonia with a concentration of 25%. You can buy the product at any pharmacy. The cleaning procedure involves placing the gold jewelry in a prepared container with a solution. The jewel should be kept in it for 10 hours, so that subsequently it is possible to remove the oily and dull film from the surface.

• Cleaning paste. You can buy it at a jewelry store. The paste must be applied with a toothbrush, it is important that the pressure of the brush during metal processing is not strong. Otherwise, scratches will appear.

• Paste GOI. It is also sold in jewelry stores. The main purpose is polishing gold jewelry. To use the product, you must apply it on the felt and gently rub the product. Surface pressure should be minimal.

• Lipstick. Surprisingly, she is also able to cope with plaque and defects. To do this, apply a little lipstick to scuffs or scratches and polish with a cotton swab.

Cleaning gold items is a complicated procedure, but it can be done. It is important to consider that the effects on pollution are combined. Polishing includes several key steps.

1. First you need to remove the hair with tweezers. However, this step is only needed if it is intended to clean chains or earrings.
2. The next step is soaking. This will help soften the plaque so that later it is easier to remove.
3. Next, proceed to the polishing itself. It is necessary in order to restore the original shine to the jewelry.
4. The final step is mechanical cleaning. It is not required in all cases, it must be performed carefully. Any improper mechanical impact will lead to deformation of the metal.

Knowing the ways with which you can clean gold at home, you can maintain an attractive appearance of the jewelry without overpaying for the work of a specialist.

Methods of restoration of metal surfaces depend on various factorsamong which distinguish the composition of the jewelry, the presence of stones or the age of the accessory. However, in any case, in order to polish the product, the following steps should be followed.

If it was decided to polish the gold jewelry yourself, without resorting to the help of professionals, then you need to be patient and responsibly approach the matter. To make the procedure easy and quick, you should take into account several useful tips.

• You can add some sparkle to your jewelry with removal from the surface of the ring or chain of the grease film. An aqueous solution of juice from onions will help to get rid of it. Instead of the last ingredient, you can also take sugar or vinegar. The product must be placed in a container with poured solution and left for about 10 hours. After that, it remains only to wipe the surface with a soft cloth.

• When cleaning the metal, on which there is a gemstone, you should be careful. The toothbrush is hard and the paste contains abrasive particles. Therefore, careless polishing can cause scratches. You can replace the brush and paste with cologne and a cotton swab.

• To extend the life of the product and maintain its attractive appearance for a long time, it is worth take off jewelry while cleaning, doing dishes or other housework. The fact is that cleaning agents are chemicals that aggressively affect any metal. Getting on the accessory of gold, they oxidize the surface, which is why a coating forms.

• At night, any jewelry should be removed. This will help prevent damage to the metal surface. It is also recommended to remove them during cosmetic or medical procedures. In the first case, sweat or the secret of the sebaceous gland may appear on the jewelry, in the second - medications. At the same time, the latter are able to leave spots, the removal of which can only be done by a professional.

• Jewelry should be stored in a dark and cool place. In this case, the products should not be in contact with each other so that no negative reaction occurs. Gold items are best placed on a soft cloth.

On the frequency of cleaning and polishing gold jewelry affects accessories wearing frequency. If the products are actively used, then it will be necessary to carry out 1-2 procedures per month. Otherwise, polishing once every six months will be enough.

How to clean gold at home, see the video.