Looking Good - Gentle Jewelry Cleaning�?/FONT>
"Tips To Help You Look & Feel Your Best"
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The two tips today aren't technically beauty tips, but both help
keep things "looking good."
Black clothing always fades with repeated washings. Your favorite
blouse, top, pants or jeans will keep their color and brightness
if you"set" the color before they get washed for the first time.
To do this, soak the black items in a solution of 2/3 cup table
salt to one gallon water. Increase the ratio and amount accordingly.
Soak for two hours, rinse in cold water, then wash according to
label directions...
Jewelry cleaner is fine to keep your jewelry clean, however,
there are certain items such as opals, pearls, costume, etc.
that can't be cleaned in the strong chemicals that are in
regular jewelry cleaners. If you mix a few drops of liquid
dishwashing soap to two cups warm water and soak your jewelry
for five minutes, followed by a gentle scrubbing with a soft
toothbrush, any type of jewelry will be clean, shiny, and
safe from any chemical effects on them. Rinse in warm water
and dry with a soft cloth...