Is this "jewelry steam cleaner" just junk, or worth a try??

[2Bmarried]

Yes, I am guilty of browsing Ebay from time to time in search of various deals. I came across this a while back, but I''m not sure of how well it might work. Maybe one of you have bought this item?! Seems to be a converted cappuccino / espresso machine & the steam to clean the jewelry is the same as what would assist in frothing the drink! I love my Sharper Image ultrasonic, but thought this might help from time to time as well. However, I''m sure this is not "dry" steam which I believe they use at the jewelers. For the money, I''m a little tempted, but thought I''d ask everyone here first!

Ebay jewelry steam cleaner

Any thoughts??

 

[baltneu]

2B-
I have been searching and asking questions also about cleaning the diamond and setting. Afte all the posts, I was at Walgreen pharmacy on Friday eve, bought Hagerty Jewelry cleaner, it has basket and brush, for $2.79, used it on Sat, and the diamond and setting looked fantastic! My 2 cents.

 

[Nicrez]

Isn't that a steam machine for cappuccinos? My parents have the same one somewhere (it's broken)... Don't buy it, you can get that at Target or some place like that for under $20! Shipping $16?! To where Bankok?

I am also looking for a cheap jewelry cleaner...anyone?

 

[MichelleCarmen]

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I am also looking for a cheap jewelry cleaner...anyone?----------------

toothbrush and ammonia/water (lol

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[2Bmarried]

Yep, that's why I noted in my post that I thought it was a cappuccino machine. Been looking around for something like it at local stores, but can't find anything that looks like it or seems like it would work the same. I agree, the shipping is way high!

 

[Nicrez]

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On 3/29/2004 3:50:05 PM MichelleCarmen wrote:

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I am also looking for a cheap jewelry cleaner...anyone?----------------

toothbrush and ammonia/water (lol

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Duly noted Michelle...Hee hee...I actually am the breed of lazy that likes to put it IN something, so it's nice and clean in the morning. This same breed of lazy likes to use dishwashers, and washing machines for even the "delicates"...OOps!

So being such a lazy gal, I usually am too anal to have these traits go together without having issues...I will do the toothbrush method until I can splurge on a used or E-bay machine someone can recommend...?

 

[baltneu]

Nicrez
Try the Hagerty stuff, bought it at Walgreens pharmacy, basket and brush included for $2.79, did a great job!
ps. it probably is ammonia and water and something added so the ammonia does not blow you away.

 

[Heyjud]

Try a little bit of Dawn dishwashing liquid and some water in a small container with a lid. Once a week or so, drop the ring in - shake it up and let it soak for a little while. Rinse well and the diamonds will sparkle! Takes all the greese and grim of the day off!

 

[glitterata]

Procure empty jam jar with lid. (Can also use empty tomato sauce jar, empty peanut butter jar, empty pickle jar, empty escargot jar, etc.) Fill with mixture of: 50% water, 50% ammonia, a few drops dishwashing liquid. Soak ring for 10 minutes or overnight--whatever fits your schedule. Fish ring out with baby toothbrush. Brush it inside and out. Floss. (Just kidding.) Rinse ring well under tap, being sure to plug sink first. Dry with lint-free cloth or paper--tissue paper works well. Wear.

Cleaning liquid can be reused until it gets gunky, at which point you can use it to clean your toilet or sink.

 

[diamondlil]

I have a battery-operated, mini-ultrasonic cleaner that I keep in my kitchen with a mixture of amonia and water. I toss my rings in it a couple times a week.




Also, I like to drink tea, so whenever I make a pot, I hold my ring with tongs over the steam from the teapot. Then I can enjoy a nice cup of tea and stare at my clean, sparkly rings!

DiamondLil

 

[luckyhonu]

diamondlil, where did you get the battery-operated, mini-ultrasonic cleaner?

TIA!

 

[ShopDiva]

I also use the "cheap stuff" from Longs or Walgreens. Works great! I let it sit, then scrub. I also have an ultra-sonic cleaner from longs; I prefer the brush method. Just take it by the jeweler every once in a while to get it steamed. This is a good alternative.

 

[phoenixgirl]

I just got a haier ultrasonic cleaner from my sister-in-law for my birthday. I don't really notice that my ring is any cleaner than when I used the pink stuff, but I feel better knowing that I'm using motion (um, er, sound waves) instead of chemicals.

Plus, you should see when you put something really gross in the ultrasonic, like my parents' glasses that had apparently not been cleaned much before. Little particles were floating all around in the water, and some milky substance came off too (sunblock?). So if you wear glasses, the ultrasonic might be a good investment. My parents were both amazed at how much better they could see.

 

[kg]

I heard with the ultrasonic cleaners, you run the risk of loosening the diamond from the setting?

 

[diamondlil]

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On 4/20/2004 11:42:55 PM luckyhonu wrote:





diamondlil, where did you get the battery-operated, mini-ultrasonic cleaner?

TIA!

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I won it on eBay for about $10 although I have also seen it at Wallmart for about $15. It is a Connoisseurs brand. Since it sits on my kitchen counter, I wanted something that was not an eye-sore (I'm a neat nut

). It's probably not be the most powerful ultrasonic as compared to the commercial type, but since I tend to clean my rings almost daily, it works great!

DiamondLil

 

[luckyhonu]

Thanks for the info, diamondlil! I will go look for one. I read somewhere that there is only enough solution for one cleaning and you have to get more - do you use just water or something else?

TIA!