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Pearls always look classy — that is, unless they’ve started to take on a grimy look. Cleaning pearls is also a bit of a delicate process to avoid damage. Start by cutting off the foot of an old pair of pantyhose and placing the pearls inside. Then add 1 tablespoon of mild shampoo to a bowl of warm water. Dip the pantyhose-protected pearls into the water and use the fabric of the hose to scrub the pearls. Rinse in warm water, then remove the pearls from the pantyhose. If they look clean, pat them dry with a soft, clean towel.
5. How to clean tarnished jewelry
No matter what your jewelry is made out of, it can tarnish. If the more specific cleaning hacks above don’t work, use this method of scrubbing away tarnish. Squirt a large dollop of toothpaste into a bowl of warm water and swirl a toothbrush around in the water. Dip the jewelry into the mixture, then scrub it with the toothbrush until the tarnish is gone. Rinse the jewelry in clean water and pat it dry with a paper towel.
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