Gold jewelry naturally retains its luster, but daily wear often dulls its shine due to dust, sweat, and grime buildup. While many rush to goldsmiths for cleaning, a surprising and simple home remedy using tomatoes is going viral for restoring gold’s brilliance effortlessly.
A popular Instagram page, shardakitchen, shared a quick gold-cleaning hack: take half a slice of tomato and soak your gold earrings, rings, or chains in it. Then, rub the jewelry gently with another tomato slice for about two minutes. The natural acids in tomatoes help remove dirt and grime, revealing a sparkling shine as if the jewelry were brand new.
This tomato method is gaining traction on social media as an effective and accessible way to refresh gold pieces at home.
Besides tomatoes, other trusted home remedies include soaking gold in lukewarm water mixed with dishwashing liquid for 15-20 minutes, then brushing softly to remove dirt. Baking soda mixed with water can form a paste that gently cleans gold when scrubbed lightly. White toothpaste also serves as a mild polishing agent when applied with a soft brush.
However, delicate jewelry like Kundan, pearl, or stone pieces should never be soaked. Instead, clean these with a dry brush and wipe gently with a damp cloth before drying immediately.
These simple, natural tricks offer jewelry lovers practical alternatives to professional cleaning, keeping gold shining bright without hassle.
