cleaning pearls. what would you use?

Answer 1

Here's a couple of web sites for you to read and decide how you want to clean yours:

http://jewelry.about.com/cs/pearls/a/cleaning_pearls.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_3178_clean-pearls.html

http://www.femail.com.au/sirens-jewellery-accessories,%20.htm

http://www.pearls.com/visitors/visitors%20care_of_pearls1.htm

http://www.fashion-era.com/jewellery/jewellery_how_to_care_for_pearls.htm

Answer 2

Take a ball of cotton and some plain water...adding detergents or any chemicals may take out the lustre of the pearl...just clean it with water...

Answer 3

best way to clean pearls is to wipe them with a soft damp cloth. they're fragile and you want them to retain their lustre.

to protect them, mix some cool water and a "very" mild soap and gently wash them - but do not soak.

avoid soaps with ammonia or harsh chemicals and don't use baking soda or ultrasonic cleaners. sonic cleaners will crack your pearls. some people have steam cleaned or boiled their pearls, bad idea. hot water will destroy them. dry your pearls thoroughly before putting them back. when drying, lay them on a dry cloth so they can retain their shape - never let them hang dry. this regimen has helped my pearls continue to look great. hope it helps you too.

Answer 4

Add some salt to the water before washing.With bathing soap also you can do it and use freash water.

Answer 5

water that's where they came from