For this tip, we will need the following:1. Tarnished and dull jewelry
2. An old toothbrush and toothpaste
3. Clear nail polish
You will also need a paper towel or a soft cloth
First get your costume jewelry. I have got here an old bracelet that I never really wore because I did not take care of it and now has some tarnish and discoloration. Get your an old toothbrush and put a bit of toothpaste on it. Do not place too much. I read somewhere not to use gel toothpaste but I am using it rather than the one with baking soda which is too abrasive for your jewelry and might leave tiny but unsightly streaks and scratches.
Now, apply the toothpaste to the jewelry. You can see now that the jewelry will turn blacker than it initially was. Do not panic! This is normal reaction.
Next, add a bit of water and then brush away! Adding water makes it easier for us to brush those grooves and stubborn tarnish. Brush gently but thoroughly. After brushing a good amount of time and you think you have brushed every nook and cranny, rinse the jewelry with water until no toothpaste residue remains.
Get a clean paper towel or a soft cloth then allow the jewelry to drain excess water then pat dry. What I like to do is to gently wipe the jewelry with a soft cloth to buff it. We now have a super clean bracelet! Yay!
Note: This step is optional and never ever do this with real gold or silver. Apply a very thin coat of clear nail polish to your costume jewelry to protect it from future fading and tarnishing. Let it dry completely before wearing. The nail polish also adds a bit of sparkle and shine to your costume jewelry.
You can now wear you clean and tarnish-free jewelry :) I do hope you love this fashion tip today.
How do you clean your jewelry? I would love to know :)Have a great weekend!
