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 Cleaning Jewelry with Liquid Cleaners 

Instructions by Tom Triplett, Content Development Manager, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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: : : Materials : : :
  • Jewelry polishing fluids 
    • End of Materials List


    Empire's Instant Tarnish Remover

    Instant tarnish remover is an acid-based cleaner. Create a hook from a spare piece of sterling silver wire to use for picking up the jewelry to be dipped.

    Step 1
    Remove the lid from the jar.
    Step 2
    Pick up the jewelry piece with the hook.
    Step 3
    Dip the jewelry piece directly into the cleaner solution all the way in.
    Step 4
    Dip 2 times.
    Step 5
    Rinse the piece under running water, or in a bowl of clean water.
    Step 6
    Dry the beads as soon as possible. Do not store away until they are completely dry.


    Jewel Brite™ Cleaner

    Jewel Brite is an organic cleaner and is safe for cleaning anything, including porous stones.

    Step 1
    Open the jar of cleaner.
    Step 2
    Drop the piece of jewelry to be cleaned into the basket inside the jar.
    Step 3
    Let the piece soak for a few minutes.
    Step 4
    Pull the basket out of the cleaner to retrieve the piece being cleaned.
    Step 5
    Use the brush that comes with the cleaner to get dirt out of crevices and from behind stones.
    Step 6
    Rinse the piece with running water, and dry completely.


    ODX Degreaser

    ODX Degreaser is basically a de-greaser: Good for removing dirt, grease and finger prints.

    Step 1
    Remove the cap from the spray.
    Step 2
    Spray ODX directly on the items that are to be cleaned.
    Step 3
    Let set for a couple of minutes.
    Step 4
    Pat dry with a clean soft cloth.
    : : : Additional Resources : : :
  • ''Cleaning Metal and Jewelry with Polishing Cloths'' how-to video and instructions
  • ''Using Shine-on™ Anti-Tarnish Paper'' how-to video and instructions
    • End of Additional Resources

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