How to Clean Pandora Jewelry at Home

Co-authored by Kennon Young and Hannah Madden

Last Updated: January 13, 2023 References

If your Pandora jewelry is looking a little dull or dingy, you don’t have to rush out and make an appointment at the jewelry store. Cleaning your Pandora jewelry at home doesn’t take long, and you can even do it with items you already have. Make sure you’re using the right products for your specific piece of jewelry to keep it looking shiny and clean without taking it to a professional.

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Metal and Stones

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Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and dish soap.^{[1]
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Kennon Young
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Expert Interview. 11 September 2019.} When you clean your jewelry, you don’t need any harsh chemicals or cleaners. Grab a small bowl and fill it up with lukewarm water from the tap, then add a few drops of dish soap to make it suds up.^{[2]
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Dunk a toothbrush into the mixture and gently scrub the jewelry.^{[3]
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Kennon Young
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Expert Interview. 11 September 2019.} Make sure your toothbrush is brand new so it can clean effectively. All you need to dip is the bristles, but make sure they get nice and soapy! Then use your toothbrush to clean your jewelry, focusing on the areas that are really dirty or grimy.^{[4]
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- You can keep this toothbrush around to use as your jewelry cleaning toothbrush in the future.
- If you have the choice between hard and soft bristles, go for soft ones. They’ll be gentler on your jewelry so there’s no chance of scratches.
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Rinse the jewelry with clean water, then let it dry completely. Take your jewelry over to the sink and put a plug in the drain (just in case). Rinse your jewelry until you can’t see any sudsy soap left, then set it on a towel to dry completely. You can also pat it dry slightly to speed up the drying process.^{[5]
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- Storing your jewelry while it’s still wet can lead to tarnishing, so it’s important to let it dry out all the way.
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Soak the jewelry in clean water for 4 to 10 minutes if there are stains. If the toothbrush wasn’t enough, fill up a bowl with lukewarm water (and nothing else!) and let your jewelry soak in it for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, use the toothbrush again to gently remove the softened dirt.^{[6]
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- Try not to leave your jewelry to soak for too long, as it can lead to tarnishing.
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Polish silver jewelry with a silver-polishing cloth until it gleams. If your silver jewelry is looking a bit dull, grab a silver-polishing cloth and gently rub it onto your jewelry in a circular motion. Keep buffing your jewelry with the cloth until it looks shiny again.^{[7]
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- You can buy a silver-polishing cloth from Pandora Jewelry or any jewelry store nearby.
- Polishing cloths can’t remove scratches, just dullness.

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Plated Jewelry

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Spread out your jewelry in a single layer on a small plastic tray. The Pandora cleaning set comes with a tub of cleaning solution and a small plastic tray that fits right inside of it. Place your jewelry onto this plastic tray in a single layer to make sure you get a sparkling, even clean.^{[8]
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- If you aren’t using Pandora’s Cleaning Solution, read the instructions first to make sure it’s gentle enough for your plated jewelry.
- Plated jewelry is any jewelry made of a base metal (like copper) and then covered with a thin layer of silver or gold.
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Dip the jewelry into the Pandora Cleaning Solution for 2 minutes. Gently lower the plastic tray with your jewelry into the cleaning solution, making sure all your pieces are submerged. Set a timer for 2 minutes so your pieces get a nice soak to remove any dirt or oils.^{[9]
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- The cleaning solution won’t work to remove scratches or tarnishing. If your jewelry is really dirty, you may need to get it cleaned professionally.
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Dip your jewelry into a bowl of clean water. Lift the plastic tray out of the cleaning solution and grab your jewelry. Dip your pieces into a bowl of clean, lukewarm water to gently rinse them off.^{[10]
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- You might notice that your jewelry already looks a little more sparkly!
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Pat your jewelry dry with a clean cloth. Make sure your jewelry is super dry before you store it or wear it again. You don’t need to scrub super hard; just use small patting motions to get the majority of the water off, then let your jewelry air dry for about 30 minutes.^{[11]
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Glass

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Mix 1 drop of dish soap with a bowl of lukewarm water. Glass jewelry doesn’t need any special solution or cleaner to make it shine like new again. Grab a small bowl and fill it up with lukewarm water from the sink, then mix in 1 drop of mild dish soap.^{[12]
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- Whatever you use to wash your dishes is fine.
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Dip a cloth into the water, then wipe your jewelry with it. Make sure your cloth is soft and clean (microfiber is ideal). Use small, circular motions to gently scrub your jewelry, focusing on any areas that are really dirty or dusty.^{[13]
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- Using anything other than a cloth can scratch your jewelry, so stick to a cloth or a towel.
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Wipe your jewelry with clean water to rinse it off. Dip a different cloth into a bowl of just plain water, then wipe your jewelry down again. Keep doing this until you can’t see any soap suds anymore.^{[14]
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- Letting soap dry on your jewelry can lead to streaks or stickiness.
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Pat your jewelry dry with a clean cloth. Use a clean, dry cloth to gently pat your jewelry dry before you wear it or store it again. If your pieces still feel damp, leave them out to air dry before you put them away.^{[15]
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- Storing wet jewelry can lead to tarnishing.

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Leather

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Mix soap flakes with lukewarm water to create a gentle solution. Leather jewelry is very delicate, and it needs a super mild soap, like soap flakes or saddle soap. Mix that in with a small bowl of lukewarm water, then stir it up to create suds.^{[16]
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- Look for soap flakes and saddle soap in the detergent aisle of most grocery stores.
- You can also use a professional leather cleaner from Pandora instead.
- You only need to clean your leather jewelry if you spill something on it that could stain.
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Moisten a cloth and wipe the leather using circular motions. Use a soft, clean cloth so you don’t scratch the leather. Wipe in small circular motions, focusing on the dirty or dusty parts of your leather.^{[17]
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- Leather is very soft, so using anything harsher than a cloth could scratch it.
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Dry the leather surface completely with a clean cloth. Grab a different cloth and wipe off all the soapy water that you see. Make sure your leather is really dry before you store it or wear it again.^{[18]
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- Try to keep your leather jewelry out of the sunlight so it doesn’t fade or crack.
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Buff in a leather conditioner to protect your jewelry. Dip a clean cloth into a pot of leather conditioner, then wipe it onto your jewelry in small circular motions. Keep buffing the conditioner into the leather until it’s completely absorbed.^{[19]
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- Leather conditioner adds hydration and moisture to your jewelry so it doesn’t crack or dry out.
- You can find leather conditioner at any Pandora jewelry store.

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Freshwater Pearls

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Dip a clean cloth in lukewarm water. Pearls are delicate, and they don’t need dish soap to look sparkling clean. Fill up a bowl with lukewarm water, then dip a clean, soft cloth into the bowl to dampen it.^{[20]
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- Freshwater pearls are very soft, so they’re prone to scratching and marring over time. The key to cleaning them is to be really gentle to avoid hurting their delicate surfaces.
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Wipe the jewelry gently with the cloth. Focus on any areas that look dull or dirty, like the parts that touch your skin. Go slowly in a circular motion with your cloth to wipe away any debris.^{[21]
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- If there are any super dirty areas, you may need to get your pearls professionally cleaned.
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Keep your pearls out of the sunlight to prevent damage. Store your pearls in a cool, dark place so they don’t get bleached by the sun, like a jewelry box. If you’re going to be out in the sun for a long time, consider leaving your pearls at home.^{[22]
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- The best way to keep your pearls in tip top shape is actually wearing them a lot. The oils from your skin help to naturally lubricate and hydrate the pearls so they don’t get dried out or bleached.

Warnings

Try to keep your jewelry away from cosmetics to avoid tarnishing or dulling.

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Using a tumbler to clean Pandora jewelry is too harsh, so stick to the cleaning solution or soapy water.^{[23]
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