The machine has five preset cleaning cycles you can use to control the intensity and time, a helpful auto shut-off tool, and a basket to keep your items secure during cleaning. Just fill the tank with water, put your jewelry inside, and wait a few minutes; the results will be professional quality. You can add hand or dish soap to the solution if you want to disinfect as well as clean. The Magnasonic fits 20 ounces of items, so you can clean multiple pieces at once—you can even use it to clean eyeglasses, watches, and utensils. Note that you can't put loose, soft, or porous stones in the cleaner, as they might get damaged. Ultrasonic and steam machine cleaners are chemical-free and can give your fine jewelry that fresh-from-the-jewelers clean, but they are more expensive and take up more room on a countertop or under a sink. They can often be used with a wide range of jewelry, but, again, they can damage delicate gemstones. We don't recommend using baking soda on gemstones or softer metals, as it may scratch them. It’s best to use a cleaning solution designed for the specific material of your pieces, if you aren’t aware of an at-home solution. While a jewelry cleaner can simplify the cleaning process, Elizabeth also recommends a three-step DIY process for cleaning your silver jewelry and removing tarnish. “Add a few drops of liquid dish soap, like Dawn, to warm water. Mix until bubbles form. Soak jewelry in the solution for anywhere from five to ten minutes,” Elizabeth says. Depending on your jewelry, you may need to shorten the soaking time. If you want a jewelry cleaner without harmful chemicals, consider this natural steam cleaner from Steamfast. It uses heated water to produce powerful a steam that removes dirt, grime, and oil from jewelry. It can handle gold, diamonds, and sterling silver, revitalizing them to look as shiny as when you first got them.

As seen in this roundup, jewelry cleaners are available in a variety of formulations, including liquids, wipes, cloths, machines, creams, and sprays. While many formulas are designed to be effective and friendly for a variety of metal and non-porous gemstones, we recommend paying close attention to both your jewelry's care instructions and the manufacturer's list of appropriate surfaces before using a product. A soft polishing cloth can be an easy way to restore sparkle to your metal jewelry that could use a light cleaning. This set from Sabrina Silver is designed for sterling silver, in particular, but you can also try it on solid gold, brass, and other metals. You'll get three 12-by-15-inch cloths, which feature two sides—a cream-colored side for cleaning dirt and grime from your jewelry and a blue-colored side for restoring shine and luster. You won’t need any cream or liquid to complete the cleaning process for many types of jewelry—just polish away with a little elbow grease.The machine holds up to 12 ounces of water and can provide 15 minutes of continuous steam. You can also opt for burst mode. The steam only takes four minutes to heat up, which is indicated by a ready light on the top of the unit. The machine also features an LED light near the basket so that you can do a thorough inspection after cleaning. While it's undoubtedly a pricey machine, it can be convenient if you have a collection of solid metal jewelry to clean.

Use a soft bristle brush, such as a toothbrush, to clean any crevices,” Elizabeth suggests. “Rinse jewelry in warm water. Dry by gently patting with a microfiber towel. Do not use paper towels; they are too rough.” Sometimes, all you need to restore your jewelry’s shine is a polishing cloth, like this popular option from Mayflower Products. This cloth can clean gold, silver, and platinum, removing tarnish and restoring shine while adding a layer of protection against future grime. It includes two separate cloths: one with a cleaning solution for polishing jewelry and another for a final polish.

We love that this kit offers enough of the concentrated solution for up to 80 cleanings. You can also feel good making a fresh batch every time you need to clean your jewelry rather than wondering what grime may be lingering from past cleanings. Unfortunately, as with other liquid solutions in our roundup, this kit is not ideal for larger pieces and should not be used to clean soft, porous gemstones. However, we still appreciate the mix-on-demand formula and easy-to-use design that makes this kit well worth the affordable price tag. When you want to keep your diamonds sparkling or your class ring in tip-top shape for the upcoming reunion, a great jewelry cleaner can polish them all while protecting them from damage. The best jewelry cleaner for your pieces will be made to clean their specific materials and stones, and to target dirt and grime that build up over time.