How do you REALLY clean your jewelry?

[conitta]

Has anyone used or know about the Salton Jewelry Spa? It uses an electric current and a chemical to clean. It also has a steamer.The jewelry cleaning guide says you can clean Tanzanite and Opals.It really does a great job on diamonds, sapphires and gold, taking the tarnish off.I cleaned some inexpensive Tanzanite earrings and they were alright.Just a little concerned about cleaning expensive Tanzanite in it.

Connie

 

[WTNLVR]

I have this cleaner and have used it on sapphires and rubies and diamonds with no problems. Haven''t cleaned any tanzanite with it. I''m not sure, but I think it may have made one of my cz rings turn a bit yellow. Don''t know if this is possible or just a coincidence. The powder is really strong, it actually ate thru grease that was in a turkey baster I used to empty the reservoire once

. The steam jet can be very hot and blasts really strong, so I don''t know what effect it would have on softer stones. Any expert opinions out there??

 

[conitta]

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[conitta]

I clean mine before I put it on everytime in a little Sonic cleaner or in a warm bowl of dishwashing detergent and an old baby toothbrush. But I wanted something to clean it like when you take it to the jewelry store and use it every several months.This one really cleans well and the steamer works better than I thought it would.It even gets the tarnish off & the down under muck where the brush can''t get.(I want to clean my neighbors jewelry as it gets sooo nasty...smoker (sorry))

Just wanted to know how different ones clean their Tanzies and softer gemstones and if anyone had cleaned them in this cleaner.I know I would not use the steamer on those.Maybe I am being too protective...I have not had my Tanzanite rings sized yet....scared to.

I called Salton and asked

about using it on Tanzanite and other softer gems and the lady said if it says you can you can...dugh. I have used it one time and cleaned everything....including the antique off of a marqusite ring.I knew better than to put it in but was not thinking...dugh on my part...lol!

 

[Linda W]

Hi Connie,

I wouldn''t use it on Tanzanite. I have heard just to use warm water and mild soap like Ivory. That is what I use with mine. I don''t'' want to take any chances of harming them.

Maybe we should call Jewelry Television or Gem Shopping and ask them LOL. They would probably know, they sell enough of them.

Linda

 

[MINE!!]

I use jewelry cleaner and a soft brush.

I remember reading a thread on this before,,, sometimes there are pockets of liquid and fissures that can cause a lot of problems if you use a sonic cleaner or anything with any type orfm vibration or heat.I would not recommend using at all on many gemstones.

 

[conitta]

Date: 7/5/2006 4:58:00 PM
Author: MINE!!
I use jewelry cleaner and a soft brush.

I remember reading a thread on this before,,, sometimes there are pockets of liquid and fissures that can cause a lot of problems if you use a sonic cleaner or anything with any type orfm vibration or heat.I would not recommend using at all on many gemstones.

The cleaning part uses an electric current to clean so there isn''t a vibration like the other cleaners.You use a cleaning powder mixed with distilled water that is then heated, but not HOT.You soak it for 1 min and then steam clean it or not.I have used it one time and it really cleans better than the everyday cleaning with the sonic cleaner or the tooth brush.It removes the tarnish and looks like the gold has been polished.It isn''t a cleaner you would use everyday.I will just use it on the diamonds and tougher stuff.

Just was wondering if anyone else used it or what other type cleaners were used.

 

[movie zombie]

ditto what Mine said....... but each to their own.

movie zombie