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Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

Kra5hnburn Posted: Oct 27, 2003 03:29 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 03:29 PM

Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

Hey Ladies,
Anyone know the best way to home clean a platinum angagement ring? I've only had it two months but I can already see where the gunk is gonna form between the prongs from wahing my hand and lotion, etc.
Any suggestions?

usuk2004 Posted: Oct 27, 2003 03:30 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 03:30 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

toothpaste and a soft toothbrush!

halloweenbride04 Posted: Oct 27, 2003 03:49 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 03:49 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

I use a jewlery cleaner called Conniseur's, I bought it in Wal-Mart for like $8, I clean my ring once a week and it works really well!

tanbride Posted: Oct 27, 2003 03:56 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 03:56 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

My jewler recommend putting Palmolive (or other dish gel) in a mug with water in the microwave for 40 seconds - then AFTER heating, place e-ring in mug for about 10 minutes and presto, nice and sparkly!

Jan05Bride Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:07 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:07 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

I heard to soak the ring in amonia cut with water for 10 minutes, use a SOFT toothbrush to gently clean the 'open ' spaces, rinse with hot water and then windex. I'm goning to try the amonia mix this week.

Right now I use toothpaste, then Rubbing Alcohol then windex once a week. It really works good and my ring stays sparkly.

Either way, make sure you rinse it good with hot water.

kathy2176 Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:28 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:28 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

I use spic and span. The jeweler I talked to said to heat it on the stove, turn it off and let your ring sit for 5 mins. and then use a toothbrush to clean it. I never heat it. I put the spic and span in a container and use it that way. Comes out GREAT! I do it once a week also and it is very sparkly.

I used to use a jewelry cleaner and find this works better.

jennbaby Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:31 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:31 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

I use jewelery cleaner & every few months my jewler polishes & steams it.

Jordan Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:40 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:40 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

My jeweler told me the following works just as well as steaming:

1 part ammonia, 3 parts warm water, 3 parts dish soap. Soak and use a soft brush to get any junk out. Rinse with water.

Works like a charm!

MarcellaBella Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:49 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:49 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

I soak my rings in windex and it works wonders.. sooooo sparkly!!

EvenEdan Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:54 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 04:54 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

I use windex, a soft tooth brush and a hot water rinse. (It's what my jeweler recommended). Makes my baby sparkle like crazy!!

kimmie Posted: Oct 27, 2003 05:05 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 05:05 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

Mr. Clean works GREAT

whb2004 Posted: Oct 27, 2003 09:50 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2003 09:50 PM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

My jeweler recommended Windex and hot water with a small toothbrush. Works great!

Kra5hnburn Posted: Oct 28, 2003 07:05 AM+

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Posted: Oct 28, 2003 07:05 AM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

Thanks a lot! It'll be nice and sparkly tomorrow!!!!

babybride Posted: Oct 28, 2003 07:41 AM+

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Posted: Oct 28, 2003 07:41 AM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

I use amonia and a soft toothbrush when I have to get out gunk! Makes it so sparkly!!! I do it all the time!!

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Oct 28, 2003 10:09 AM+

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Posted: Oct 28, 2003 10:09 AM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

Lord! And I was worried because I accidentally spilled some cleaning fluid on my hand the other day!!

Licia Posted: Oct 28, 2003 10:21 AM+

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Posted: Oct 28, 2003 10:21 AM

Re: Home cleaning tips for a platinum engagement ring

I was using toothpaste, but when I went to ge my ring appraised there was alot of soap scum.
Use windex and warm water and a soft toothbrush.
Or a jewelry cleaner.