How To Clean Precious Metals

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Brass can be polished to a shine using a proprietary product (follow manufacturer's instructions) or try tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, or toothpaste. We kid you not.

Silver: Clean with a solution of washing-up liquid and warm water. Rinse in hot water and buff dry. Remove tarnish by rubbing silver with a paste of baking soda and water. Alternatively, line a bowl with foil and fill with hot water and a little washing soda. Immerse the silver and leave it for a few minutes, but no more than 10. Take care when cleaning silver-plated items as the plate will come off if you clean too enthusiastically.

Gold: A simple bowl of warm soapy water should bring your gold up nicely - use an old toothbrush to get into awkward places.

Be careful washing gold or silver set with precious stones - some are absorbent and shouldn't be washed in water. See How To Clean Jewellery

Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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