This £30 jewellery cleaning machine makes my engagement ring look brand new
I recommend this machine to all of my friends
I have a confession to make: I used to take off my engagement and wedding rings ALL the time, which usually raised a few eyebrows amongst my other married friends.
Why? I wasn't having an affair, don't worry. I just couldn't bear them getting dirty or gunky so I would take them off every time I put on hand cream, washed my hands, went swimming etc.
That was then though and now I don't have to as I've found the perfect solution: an ultrasonic cleaner, which uses ultrasonic waves to help clean your jewellery using vibrations to dislodge oil, dirt and everything in between.
You just pop your jewellery into the basket (it also works for watches and glasses), fill it with water and set the machine to run for under two minutes, and then the jewellery comes up clean and looks as good as new. Seriously!
It's basically a smaller version of what they use in jewellery shops, and I tell you, my engagement ring has never looked so sparkly. Keep scrolling to shop the exact jewellery cleaning machine I use below.
Shop my favourite jewellery cleaning machine:
Uten Ultrasonic Portable Jewellery Cleaner Machine
This jewellery cleaner gets so much use in my house, and my husband even uses it to clean his glasses. The 750ml machine generates 40kHz with 35W power of ultrasonic waves output for a powerful yet gentle clean and won't damage your valuables while keeping them looking like new.
The jewellery cleaning machine above is the one I actually use and love, but of course, there are other options on the market. I have scoured Amazon to find a few other alternatives, which all also happen to have good reviews after several thousand ratings, so you can rest assured you are getting a useful product.
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Of course, while jewellery cleaning machines are a brilliant way to keep your most precious pieces clean, they can only do so much alone. Our Junior Shopping Editor Valeza worked in jewellery for years, so knows a thing or two about the best jewellery cleaning products to get the best results.
Whether you're tackling tarnishing rather than dirt, or want to get a really impressive sparkle on your diamonds, she's rounded up the best jewellery cleaning products to take your deep-clean that one step further.
First things first, you need a good jewellery polishing cloth. Often, jewellery looks darker because it's tarnished, rather than actually dirty, so a simple rub of a high-quality cloth will bring back its original shine. This highly-rated cloth works on both silver and gold jewellery.
Boost the effectiveness of your cleaner with this ultrasonic cleaning fluid. Sure, you can use water, but this liquid is safe for use on jewellery and helps the vibrations from your machine work even harder.
This jewellery cleaner is perfect for more delicate jewellery that you wouldn't want to run the risk of damaging - I'm talking solid gold and pearl-adorned pieces. You pop your necklace ring or bracelet onto the ledge and dip it into the liquid for 30 seconds, scrubbing any dirt away with the mini toothbrush-like tool that comes with the kit. It's the exact cleaner I used on high price point pieces when I worked in jewellery.
Speaking of toothbrush-like tools, they're the best for dislodging dirt through manual scrubbing. This set is originally intended for cleaning grout, but you can keep a separate set for your jewellery - it includes 3 brushes of varying sizes and softness depending on how delicate the piece you're cleaning is.
Penny Goldstone is the Digital Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, covering everything from catwalk trends to royal fashion and the latest high street and Instagram must-haves.
Penny grew up in France and studied languages and law at the Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris before moving to the UK for her MA in multimedia journalism at Bournemouth University. She moved to the UK permanently and has never looked back (though she does go back regularly to stock up on cheese and wine).
Although she's always loved fashion - she used to create scrapbooks of her favourite trends and looks, including Sienna Miller and Kate Moss' boho phase - her first job was at MoneySavingExpert.com, sourcing the best deals for everything from restaurants to designer sales.
However she quit after two years to follow her true passion, fashion journalism, and after many years of internships and freelance stints at magazines including Red, Cosmopolitan, Stylist and Good Housekeeping, landed her dream job as the Digital Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK.
Her favourite part of the job is discovering new brands and meeting designers, and travelling the world to attend events and fashion shows. Seeing her first Chanel runway IRL at Paris Fashion Week was a true pinch-me moment.
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