How do I clean earrings?

[MLSFan]

Originally Posted by Hemlock140

Try soaking for 10 minutes in Coca Cola. I did that with a badly tarnished silver ring this weekend, and the result was amazing.

how come it doesn't work on teeth?

[amazinglyme22]

Originally Posted by photobuff42

If the earrings have rhinestones with gold foiled backs, do not immerse them in water. The foil will come off and they won't sparkle. Use a toothpick to remove gunk and clean with an alchol dampened q-tip.

hmmmmm maybe I can try a toothpick to see how it works.

I also see answers with hydrogen peroxide, so maybe I can try that if toothpick does not work.

[Hemlock140]

Originally Posted by MLSFan

how come it doesn't work on teeth?

Teeth are porous, unfortunately and will absorb the color, not to mention the sugar in it, but it does seem ironic.

[raidgirl]

try cape cod polishing cloth - not for gold though

[MsMetal]

I use an ammonia & water mixture, soak for a bit & then clean with a toothbrush.

[Corn-fused]

I always clean my rings and earrings that have stones with toothpaste and a toothbrush. Works great and makes them sparkle.