For those with Platnuim rings...

Jenn524 Posted: Mar 16, 2003 08:44 PM

For those with Platnuim rings...

What do you do to keep them clean? I want to clean mine and I'm wondering if there's a special product or way of doing so?

jennbaby Posted: Mar 16, 2003 09:12 PM

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soak it in Jewelery cleaner

Chloegirl Posted: Mar 16, 2003 09:19 PM

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I use amonia....works well.

allure Posted: Mar 16, 2003 09:23 PM

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I also soak mine in jewelery cleaner

Lisa04 Posted: Mar 16, 2003 09:28 PM

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I use the sonic cleaner which I bought when I went to get my ring appraised.

bride2bee Posted: Mar 16, 2003 09:36 PM

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I use windex. I know this sounds crazy, but it works and it's ok to use on it, according to the GIA website. Windex works, b/c it has ammonia in it. I then use an air spray to dry it.

Sandy&Ben Posted: Mar 16, 2003 09:37 PM

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I got this 'recipe' from MS. Make a mixture of one part amonia, 6 parts water. Soak the ring for about 20 minutes. Then using a soft toothbrush, brush the ring gently. Rinse and dry. Works great!

Sandy&Ben Posted: Mar 16, 2003 09:38 PM

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bride2bee - you sound like the father from my big fat greek wedding... windex, the wonder potion!

bride2bee Posted: Mar 16, 2003 09:43 PM

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haha! That's really funny. I forgot about that movie!

littlecat Posted: Mar 16, 2003 09:56 PM

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joy soap and an old toothbrush - works like magic!!

yabbobay Posted: Mar 16, 2003 10:09 PM

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sandy...I use the exact method...

my jeweler told me to throw out the cleaner...b/c it will cause build up

so I use the container...with the diluted ammonia..

it comes out very sparkly

Jenn524 Posted: Mar 16, 2003 11:03 PM

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Thanks for the suggestions ladies. For those with the jewlery cleaner, is it any particular brand? I'll try the mixture this week and see how it goes!!

susans Posted: Mar 17, 2003 12:05 AM

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I do the windex thing too.
My jeweler told me that the $6 jewelry cleaner (that he sells to people) is just ammonia with food coloring.
Just make sure you dilute it. Especially if your ring is white gold. I do 5:1 for platinum.

Also, when you use a toothbrush, make sure you scrub UNDERNEATH the diamond, because that's where lotions and things tend to build up and get neglected. Makes a big difference in the sparkle.

maysie18 Posted: Mar 18, 2003 10:17 PM

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The jewerly store FH bought the ring from carries its own brand of cleaner (Shenoa & Co.) - dunno how much it is & seems like what they gave me will last for a looonnng time. they also said to brush good under the ring to get rid of buildup & rinse under cool water.

MOH keeps telling me to use toothpaste & a toothbrush, but I haven't tried that yet.