How To Protect Gold Jewellery
Gold jewellery is a timeless accessory, and always something you’ll treasure. Perhaps you wear these pieces every day, or maybe they have sentimental meaning and you keep them safely stored away. You’ll notice that over time, gold jewellery naturally begins to fade. However, this can be prevented if you simply keep on top of protecting and maintaining them. It really is simple, and worth it to keep your gold pieces sparkling and long- lasting.
Follow this simple guide to protect your gold jewellery, and keep it in top condition, bringing you joy and happiness for many years to come.
Things you will need
- Suitable Gold Cleaner
Step 1
Prepare Surface and Equipment
To begin with, prepare your surface to protect any potential mess from the WD-40 product. To do this, lay out a bin liner on your work- top. Then, gather your gold jewellery, and all the things you’ll need.
Step 2
Apply Gold Cleaning Solution
Secondly, take your chosen gold cleaning solution, and carefully follow the instructions on the product.
If the solution you have chosen instructs you to add water, be aware that water that is too cold may damage the gold. Freezing cold water will contract grime, and make it more difficult to remove. Therefore, assure the water is a warm temperature, just to stay on the safe side.
Step 3
Scrub
After following the instructions, grab a soft bristled toothbrush, run it under the tap to wet it, and gently scrub the gold. This’ll help to shift any stubborn dirt. However, be cautious not to scrub too hard, as you don’t want to damage your valuables. The softer the brush the better, because stiff bristles can cause damage, and even remove the gold layer. Target the areas where dirt may be hidden, then take a paper towel, and gently wipe dry.
Step 4
Spray
Next, place your gold jewellery onto the bin liner. With your trusty can of WD-40 Multi Use Product, spray onto your gold jewellery.
Step 5
Rinse
Lastly, put a plug in the sink, and rinse the gold jewellery in warm running water to remove any remaining product. Be sure to cover the drain in case you accidentally drop them- you don’t want to lose anything!
Tip: Don’t have your water running too powerful, turn it on lightly to stop any damage from the water pressure. Also, again ensure the water is not too hot.
Then, take another paper towel and dry.
Place on a clean towel to air dry before wearing them again.
It's as simple as that!
Now you'll know how to keep your precious gold jewellery protected, you can relax knowing you're able to maintain it easily yourself at home and keep it in it's best condition. If you enjoyed this guide and found it useful, give our similar blogs a try How To Clean Your Tarnished Silver Jewellery
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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