Ask the Experts Jewelry Cleaner Q&A

How do you clean the black off around the holes of the beads ... this is from the wire rubbing with wear? Thanks.

- Faye

The material you are cleaning will help decide the jewelry cleaner you choose.

For metal beads, Empire's Instant Tarnish Remover will work. 

For beads that are porous or sensitive to chemicals, using a non-acidic based cleaner like Blitz® Delicate Gem & Pearl Cleaner would be a good bet. 

Sunshine Professional Jewelry Cleaner is also a good gentle cleaner that works with a variety of beading materials such as glass, crystal, wood and metal. It even smells good!

After you clean your jewelry, rinse with water then pat the pieces dry with a soft cotton cloth, like an old T-shirt.

- Tim Cronkhite, Jewelry-Making Expert