Gold mining is not that much in India, but our country is sugar at the top list in terms of its consumption. The World Gold Council released a report in January 2023, according to which India bought 611 tonnes of gold in the year 2021, while China bought 673 tonnes of gold in the same period. Accordingly, India is the second largest gold consumer in the world. From weddings and parties to daily life, gold jewelry is used continuously.
How to clean gold jewelry?
Generally, gold jewelry is mostly made at the time of marriage, but after many years of use, it starts getting tarnished or its shine starts to fade with time. Then there is hesitance to wear it. If you also want to bring new shine to gold necklaces, bangles, earrings, and rings, then you do not need to go to the goldsmith for this, there is a desi jugaad available at home.
Clean with toothpaste
You must be using toothpaste to clean your teeth, but you can also use it to clean jewelry. For this, prepare a thin paste by mixing toothpaste and a few drops of water in a bowl. Now clean the jewelry with the help of a soft brush and then wash it.
Use dish soap
To clean gold jewelry, first, pour warm water into a bowl and mix liquid detergent in it. Now dip the dirty jewelry in it and leave it for some time, then with the help of a soft brush, clean it. At last, after washing the jewelry with clean water, wipe it with a soft cloth.
Use baking soda and vinegar.
Mix baking soda and hot water in a bowl. Now apply this paste to dirty jewelry. Now wash it with white vinegar first and then clean it completely with the help of water. The jewelry will shine like new.
Take care of these things
Do not use bleach to clean gold jewelry, it discolors the jewelry. Keep things made of gold separately. If you do not do this, then there is a danger of getting scratched in it.
