Oh, magnasonic, How I have missed thee....

[whitewave]

an ode to my magnasonic, lol... just kidding, I didn’t write an ode.

As you all might remember, I broke two magnasonics, probably from overuse (ha!) and also probably from using too hot water in it.

That was about 4 and 3 months ago for them. RIP

I finally just bought another $40 one from amazon because my asscher was getting me down, it just wasn’t getting clean with dawn and a soft brush (you hear that @soxfan ). Asschers get too filthy dirty. I’m going to claim that of all the cuts, asscher is the worst for grime. I don’t have much to back me up on that lol.

I just gave my babies a bath and the crud that got knocked loose .....

So we are back in business! When this one breaks, I will get the industrial made in the USA one @cflutist and @Dancing Fire recommend.

For now, I’m happy again

 

[Wewechew]

I really need to invest in one. I may have to send it to hubby for a Christmas present.

 

[scarsmum]

Using too little water can break them, just fyi.

 

[Wewechew]

@whitewave which one did you buy/recommend?

 

[whitewave]

Using too little water can break them, just fyi.

I read that today... warning on the lid now. Maybe I did? Not sure.

 

[whitewave]

@whitewave which one did you buy/recommend?

 

[ice empress]

Glad you’re back in business!

It sounds like in your experience, the U/S does a much better job than a brush and dish soap?

I personally have never noticed the U/S water get grimey or dirty after a wash... also, because I also worry that the ultrasonic might weaken the pave, I was considering giving up its use altogether, and just sick to a soft bristle/soap and a steamer.

Thoughts?

 

[missy]

Glad you’re back in business!

It sounds like in your experience, the U/S does a much better job than a brush and dish soap?

I personally have never noticed the U/S water get grimey or dirty after a wash... also, because I also worry that the ultrasonic might weaken the pave, I was considering giving up its use altogether, and just sick to a soft bristle/soap and a steamer.

Thoughts?

Here is what @Sunstorm (one of our very wise trade members) stated in previous threads:

In my opinion an ultrasonic is essential especially if you do not clean your jewelry every day or very regularly. Anything else such as a steamer is extra.
Tanalasta if the stones are set well, it is not a problem.

Diamonds- ultrasonic is a must. May even be followed by the toothbrush. Pave fine. You need to have at least good workmanship for the pave to be safe but it is also a good test, better to catch a stone in the ultra than have one falling out on the street.

 

[ice empress]

Here is what @Sunstorm (one of our very wise trade members) stated in previous threads:

Thanks @missy! All good points!

Perhaps my ultrasonic isn’t strong enough... or my jewelry dirty enough. Since the megasonic seems an effective and popular choice on PS, I may be looking into getting one too in the near future

 

[missy]

Thanks @missy! All good points!

Perhaps my ultrasonic isn’t strong enough... or my jewelry dirty enough. Since the megasonic seems an effective and popular choice on PS, I may be looking into getting one too in the near future

You're very welcome! So my experience (short as it is so keep that in mind as I have only been using the Magnasonic for about a month or so?) is that it does not do a better job for my ER but it gets my earrings clean...However I rarely cleaned my earrings before this (gross I know) so that is probably why the Magnasonic spruced them right up. It is inexpensive enough that I would suggest you get one and see for yourself.

Also I started a thread in September and got some very helpful replies. Maybe you will find some useful info in it.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ultrasonic-cleaner-recommendation-please.243876/

 

[daintyG]

No pictures of your clean sparklies?

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Ooo. I might put one of these on my holiday wish list for my folks. They always struggle with what to get me since aside from bling I don’t shop for much or want much.

 

[whitewave]

No pictures of your clean sparklies?

Lol, I don’t think anyone wants to see another pic of my CBI and sapphire trellis ring I just got!!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Pshhh. More pics is always better!!

 

[Johnbt]

What the heck, why not, so I ordered the $40 Magnasonic and it's wonderful. Thanks for the recommendation. And we got our marriage license today around noon.

What's also great is having an Amazon warehouse 12.4 miles away. I ordered the ultrasonic yesterday at 4:30 and it was delivered this afternoon at 1:00. I thought it would never get here. Not a prime member either.

 

[AprilBaby]

Because of you guys I ordered one coming Saturday.

 

[Wewechew]

I decided I didn’t want to wait until Christmas. Mine arrived today

 

[Dancing Fire]

So we are back in business! When this one breaks, I will get the industrial made in the USA one @cflutist and @Dancing Fire recommend.

For now, I’m happy again

You should buy a good one from the get go. It would last you a lifetime, but most you ladies are a cheapo when it comes to buying an US cleaner.

 

[kmoro]

I just got a fosmon version and it works great so far ... maybe not a professional one and it will break, but I love the small size.

Can anyone recommend a professional 0.6 litre version?

I have anothere question too: how long should you leave your jewelry in the US cleaner? Is there any chance of damaging jewelry from cleaning for too long?

I also found a chemical jewelry cleaner - it’s in a small face-cream-size jar ... any opinions about using this type of cleaner? (There is a basket and you leave your jewelry in the liquid for a max of 3 min). Are they safe?

Thanks in advance!

 

[whitewave]

You should buy a good one from the get go. It would last you a lifetime, but most you ladies are a cheapo when it comes to buying an US cleaner.

Tell me again the name brand. Etc. where to buy. Thanks. I can always put this one at the other house.

 

[Johnbt]

Grainger has many dozen different kinds of lab quality cleaners - heated, unheated, digital timers, mechanical timers, whatever.

www.grainger.com/category/ultrasonic-cleaners/lab-equipment/lab-supplies/ecatalog/N-kse

They range from small all the way up to a 110-gallon Shiraclean for $39,090. I didn't calculate the shipping, but it weighs 1200 pounds. Think of the jewelry cleaning parties you could host.
www.grainger.com/product/SHIRACLEAN-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-53KA43

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[MamaBee]

I love my Magnasonic...I also bought mine on Amazon..I keep mine in the kitchen and pop my rings in to soak while I make dinner..I don’t run them then..I just rinse them off in hot water and pop them back on after I’ve done the dishes. I usually run them in the morning before I put them on..

 

[cflutist]

Tell me again the name brand. Etc. where to buy. Thanks. I can always put this one at the other house.

I have an L&R Quantrex that I bought years ago when it was less than $200. It has a heater and a timer.
At the time, I called several local jewelers and asked what brand they used. L&R was the most popular so I bought one of those.

 

[Dancing Fire]

They range from small all the way up to a 110-gallon Shiraclean for $39,090. I didn't calculate the shipping, but it weighs 1200 pounds. Think of the jewelry cleaning parties you could host.
www.grainger.com/product/SHIRACLEAN-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-53KA43

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Yup, WW can bathe in it

while cleaning all her jewelry. ...

 

[whitewave]

I have an L&R Quantrex that I bought years ago when it was less than $200. It has a heater and a timer.
At the time, I called several local jewelers and asked what brand they used. L&R was the most popular so I bought one of those.

Thanks, I’m going to check out the dimensions to make sure it fits in my pantry.

 

[whitewave]

Yup, WW can bathe in it

while cleaning all her jewelry. ...

 

[RichardS_VA]

Grabbed one from Amazon as well. Cleaned my watch and eyeglasses with dishwashing soap.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Thanks, I’m going to check out the dimensions to make sure it fits in my pantry.

The last US cleaner that you'll ever need to buy. remember the key words are "made in the USA".

 

[whitewave]

Grabbed one from Amazon as well. Cleaned my watch and eyeglasses with dishwashing soap.

It’s great for eyeglasses and sunglasses

 

[kmoro]

Ok fine, you talked me into it. Just ordered a .25 gallon Elma. It better last a lifetime!