The Surprisingly Easy Way To Clean Your Engagement Ring At Home

You've been engaged for a few months now, and you've noticed how tough it is to keep your engagement ring looking brand new. I mean you wear it everyday, of course it's going to get a little dirty from lotion, make-up, or hairspray build up. You're a busy woman and don't always have time to take it in to your jeweler to get cleaned.

So what can you do? No need to invest in a fancy home steamer or expensive products to get your ring glistening, shiny, and clean because there is one quick and easy option that most people don't know about that allows you to clean your engagement ring right in the comfort of your home!

Yep, that s right. If it's looking a little dull, and you are in a rush and don't have time to visit your jeweler, there is a way to get it looking dazzling and new just in a matter of minutes. Check out this surprisingly easy way to clean your engagement ring at home:

All you need for this home jewelry cleaning remedy is two simple ingredients and three simple things that can be found in any household. This simple technique works like magic and takes under 10 minutes! Follow the steps below for a quick and easy cleaning:

Ingredients/Tools needed:

- Water

- Liquid Dish Soap

- A Small Bowl

- A Toothbrush

- A Paper Towel or Soft Cloth

Step 1- Prep The Solution

Start by prepping a bowl with warm water and adding 1-3 drops of liquid dish soap. Something as easy as Dawn works just fine.

Step 2- Soak

Gently place your engagement ring at the bottom of the bowl containing the solution and let soak for 5-7 minutes.

Step 3- Brush

Next, remove your engagement ring after soaking. Dip a toothbrush into the soap and water solution and begin to gently brush the diamonds clean. Try to get deep into the crevices of the ring to get any dirt or debris out that has been building up over time. Give it a nice scrub!

Step 4- Rinse and Dry

Rinse your engagement ring under plain warm water and pat dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. Easy as that! Your ring will now be sparkling and looking fabulous.

See how simple it is? Now you can clean your ring on a weekly basis in a short period of time from the comfort of your home. Happy cleaning!

In need of a deeper cleaning for your engagement ring? Stop by one of Long's Jewelers locations for a complimentary deep steam cleaning!