How to clean diamonds at home

Diamonds, as you know, are called diamonds cut through processing, which are also shaped in such a way that their natural shine is maximally revealed. At the same time, jewelry with these minerals tends to literally absorb fat, dust and surrounding dirt, as a result of which they lose their luster and gradually become cloudy.

Important: if you do not clean the mineral for a long time, then dirt can cause the decoration to completely lose its original shine, even a very long polishing process will not be able to return it.

As you know, diamond is the hardest natural formation (its strength is rated at 10 on the Mohs scale), but it is relatively fragile, because a sharp and at the same time strong blow can disrupt its structure, as a result of which very deep cracks will appear on the surface, to heal which will be impossible. For this reason, it is recommended to clean diamonds (like other jewelry and precious stones) at a low height from the floor, preferably on a table with soft bedding just in case.

Even if relatively small cracks appear on the diamond, the jeweler will be forced to change the size, shape and even the mass of the jewelry in order to give it its original shine.

Cleaning diamonds at home

The main advantage of pure diamonds is the apparent feeling that they take up a lot of space and look quite large. Minerals covered with even a small layer of dust and fat do not externally differ from other precious stones, therefore it is recommended that all jewelers clean jewelry at least once every two weeks.

Ways to clean diamonds
Professionals clean diamonds in a special ultrasonic bath, after which they additionally polish minerals and lubricate with special grease repellents. It should be noted that specialists resort to the help of the bathtub in an emergency case, when the jewelry is too dirty and saturated with such a layer of fat that it is impossible to wipe using the methods listed below.

So, you can remove dirt from the surface of diamonds and clean them of the layer of fat at home using the following methods:

1. Cleaning with shampoo and water. So much warm water is poured into any container, for example, an ordinary basin, so that its upper level is completely covered by the decoration. It is not recommended to use pots, pans or casseroles because they are for the most part made of such a material that, upon contact with it, may scratch the decoration. About 50-100 ml of shampoo is added to warm water, after which the liquids are mixed until uniform. After that, you should take a soft brush (even an old toothbrush may come up) and carefully walk over the entire surface of the mineral. Finally, then it is only necessary to thoroughly rinse the jewelry, then wipe it dry with a soft cloth (for example, a flannel).
2. The use of alcohol. To clean diamonds using this method, you must have a cotton pad or, again, a soft rag. They must be slightly dipped in alcohol, vodka or ammonia, then wipe the jewelry with them, then let it dry. Some people use special sprays to clean the windows and surfaces of televisions, but doing this is strongly discouraged due to the slightly different composition of the solution.
3. Finally, it is possible to clean diamonds with soda. To do this, they should be soaked in a full glass of this solution and left in this state overnight. In the morning, again, they should be wiped with a soft cloth.

A fairly original method of cleaning diamonds is the use of tablets designed for dentures. It also needs to be lowered into a glass of warm water, and then placed there for several minutes.

Tip: you can remove some dirt particles from hard-to-reach areas with a toothpick, and with a cotton swab from the recesses.

To clean diamonds, you can use a soap solution, but it is important to ensure that it is “soft”, so using laundry soap for these purposes is not recommended.

How to clean diamonds

Experimenting with various cleaning products, especially abrasive ones, is highly discouraged. Abrasives, having a very hard surface, are able to leave a huge number of microcracks, which after “heal” with dirt, grease and other elements harmful to diamond.

Also, diamonds cannot be cleaned with vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and iodine. All of these solutions adversely affect the condition of minerals, so it is very important to always consult a specialist before cleaning (or familiarize yourself with the relevant literature).

Diamond Care

In order to clean diamonds less often, you should follow a few simple rules on their wear and storage, which, firstly, prevent the accumulation of a powerful layer of dirt and dust, and secondly, provide a classic shine jewelry.

Firstly, to constantly wear earrings, necklaces and other jewelry that contains diamonds is strongly discouraged, since the various conditions in which minerals fall contribute to the absorption of harmful components. Especially often, dirt gets on them during sports (added fat), domestic and garden work, and even washing dishes.

Tip: all measures should be taken so that diamonds do not have full contact with chlorine bleach, various lotions and natural oils. The listed liquids, solidifying on the surface of minerals, form a kind of plaque, which is much more difficult to remove than the "classic" fat.

Various jewelry (for example, bracelets and rings) that contain diamonds should be stored either in separate special soft boxes or in different compartments of the box. Since only one diamond can be scratched, another, to preserve the integrity and initial appearance of the mineral, the risk of their direct contact should be excluded.

It is very important to monitor the conditions in which the jewelry is stored: for example, leaving earrings or rings in the bathroom (as in other rooms where there is high humidity) is not recommended by jewelers. At the same time, they also cannot be stored in a place open to the sun, since the sun's rays adversely affect the appearance of the minerals.

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