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Wow! How to get your diamond sparkling clean! |
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| P: 8/25/2006 12:13:37 AM | |
Groovy Chick Cut Rock Total Posts: 120 Last Post: 5/26/2007 Member Since: 11/11/2003 |
No doubt this has been discussed ad nauseum on here lol but after a couple of years of cleaning my diamond e-ring with dishwashing liquid I recently changed to something else and the result has been astounding! I've always had the same ritual... 1-2 minutes in my little ultrasonic cleaner then a clean with an electric toothbrush in hot water with dishwashing liquid. It always came up really well but now I've changed to WINDOW CLEANER instead of the dishwashing liquid and it's AMAZING! It comes up so clear and sparkly! Just a couple of squirts directly on the ring and wow it gets it super clean! Just thought I'd share! GC from NZ :) |
| Posted: 8/25/2006 12:13:37 AM | |
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| P: 8/25/2006 12:21:10 AM | |
indecisive Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,066 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 12/9/2005 |
Yeah, I use window cleaner all the time and I just started with Jet Dry in my US solution too and it is amazing!
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| Posted: 8/25/2006 12:21:10 AM | |
| P: 8/25/2006 10:01:23 PM | |
aquarius4u Rough Rock Total Posts: 53 Last Post: 12/2/2008 Member Since: 5/22/2006 |
hi there, i use windex mixed with warm water too with my ultrasonic.. do you rinse it in a warm running water?
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| Posted: 8/25/2006 10:01:23 PM | |
| P: 8/25/2006 10:15:48 PM | |
gladstone Rough Rock Total Posts: 67 Last Post: 10/19/2006 Member Since: 2/6/2006 |
The windex is only better then dishwashing soap when you don't have to rinse. For example, when you clean your mirror or windows. But when you have to rinse, I think dishwashing liquid is cheaper and does a better job. I guess we can take a dirty drinking glass and clean it with windex and rinse; then repeat the whole process with dishwashing liquid and rinse with water and see which is cleaner. I have tried this and found that hot water and Mr. Clean or dishwashing soap does the job. I also found that a hot steamer will blow away any excess water and dry the diamond sparkly clean. You can dry it with tissue; but that will leave some areas around the prongs out.
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| Posted: 8/25/2006 10:15:48 PM | |
| P: 8/28/2006 11:19:18 AM | |
woobug02 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,095 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 11/12/2004 |
woo my jeweler said she boils water with dish soap for a few seconds. They look FAB!!!
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| Posted: 8/28/2006 11:19:18 AM | |
| P: 8/28/2006 11:24:36 AM | |
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,228 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Windex too here and canned air, does a great job It's the ammonia that cleans them and cuts grease so well apparently.
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| Posted: 8/28/2006 11:24:36 AM | |
| P: 8/28/2006 11:46:41 AM | |
jazmine Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,013 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2005 |
If you really want to see some sparkle try warm water and ammonia with a soft toothbrush 
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| Posted: 8/28/2006 11:46:41 AM | |
| P: 8/28/2006 11:47:02 AM | |
Scintillating Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,128 Last Post: 7/24/2009 Member Since: 8/10/2005 |
Does the windex cause skin irritation if you don't rinse it off? hum.... Scintillating...
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| Posted: 8/28/2006 11:47:02 AM | |
| P: 8/28/2006 11:48:52 AM | |
ephemery1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,724 Last Post: 7/10/2008 Member Since: 3/20/2006 |
I was using Windex for a while, but switched to Mr. Clean in my US and like it even better! I'm also a big fan of scrubbing with a baby toothbrush periodically as well.
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| Posted: 8/28/2006 11:48:52 AM | |
| P: 8/28/2006 11:51:15 AM | |
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Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,228 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Date: 8/28/2006 11:46:41 AM Author: jazmine If you really want to see some sparkle try warm water and ammonia with a soft toothbrush Ditto, I use Parsons Sudsy and that does a fantastic job, plus it is cheap and a bottle lasts for ages. I use about one third ammonia to 2 thirds hot water, soak for a few mins, scrub and rinse. Also a wooden cocktail stick is great for cleaning around prongs and pavillion safely too. Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn |
| Posted: 8/28/2006 11:51:15 AM | |
| P: 8/28/2006 12:33:12 PM | |
Miranda Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,042 Last Post: 9/24/2009 Member Since: 2/18/2006 |
When I have time I like to boil the water first, pour in window cleaner, let bling soak, then scrub with a baby toothbrush, and finally dry with a microfiber cloth. DH and the kids think I'm nuts...I'll agree. The sparkle is fantastic!
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| Posted: 8/28/2006 12:33:12 PM | |
| P: 8/28/2006 4:16:16 PM | |
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Groovy Chick Cut Rock Total Posts: 120 Last Post: 5/26/2007 Member Since: 11/11/2003 |
Yep, I always rinse it thoroughly under warm water. The thing is, I'd been using dishwashing liquid for about two years and I noticed a distinct improvement the very first time I tried window cleaner instead. I've now been using it for a couple of weeks and I get the most amazing sparkle compared to the dishwashing liquid. I dry it with a clean cloth afterwards. :)
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| Posted: 8/28/2006 4:16:16 PM | |
| P: 8/28/2006 8:58:33 PM | |
Bluehammer Cut Rock Total Posts: 104 Last Post: 8/31/2006 Member Since: 7/3/2006 |
Any issues with the cleaners effecting the metal? Not anything drastic, but maybe making it more shiny or dull?
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| Posted: 8/28/2006 8:58:33 PM | |
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