How to clean Pandora Jewelry

Please refer to our Care and Maintenance page, which has instructions and tips on how to care for your Pandora jewelry and cleaning kits for purchase.

Materials & Ingredients:

Small loaf pan or container covered in aluminum foil

1 cup boiling or very hot water

1 tablespoon baking soda

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid (I used Dawn)

½ cup white vinegar

Instructions

1. Fill a container with 1 cup boiling or very hot water.

2. Add a tablespoon of baking soda.

3. Add a tablespoon of salt.

4. Add a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and stir.

5. Add your jewelry (not pictured) to the foil-lined pan and pour in the

warm solution.

6. Add ½ cup white vinegar to the solution and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.

Okay, pretty cool, right? I'm sure you're thinking about all of the pieces you're excited to bring to life again!

A few things about this jewelry cleaner before you try it for yourself. . .

This solution basically causes an electrochemical reaction. The aluminum foil which is oxidized returns an electron to the silver and reduces it to its pure metal state. You'll notice a "sulphuric" (is that a word?) smell (kind of like rotten eggs) when you add the vinegar and the bubbling or cleaning is taking place. So, have a clothespin close by to clip on your nose or do it close to a window if you're particularly sensitive of smells. It's really not that bad, I promise.

Note: This solution is specifically for sterling silver jewelry, not silver-plated. If you have silver-plated jewelry that the finish is wearing off of or chipping, this will not work for you. That being said, I have had luck with cleaning my other fashion or costume jewelry that's not sterling silver. I would caution against using this solution on jewelry with pearls or abalones or softer/porous stones like turquoise, emeralds and opals.

I'm so happy with the results of the bracelet. My older bracelet looks new and shiny now and I can't wait to show off both pieces in the new year. Heck, now I can even wear them side by side if I wanted! While I wouldn't call my older bracelet (tarnished), it certainly was dirty and needed some serious TLC.

It's time to dig out all of those special pieces that you have been hiding in the bottom of your jewelry box and make them sparkle for the new year! After you're finished with your jewelry, start on your silverware - do you have any candlesticks? I'm so excited for you to try this and don't forget to take before and after pics. I would love for you to share them with me on social media!