# How to clean gold jewelry at home

> Clean yellow, white and rose gold at home with lukewarm water and mild soap, and care differently for gold-plated, gold-filled and rhodium-plated white gold.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/how-to-clean-gold-jewelry/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-06-27
- Updated: 2026-06-27
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/como-limpiar-joyas-de-oro/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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Solid gold does not tarnish, but it collects oils, lotion and dust that dull its shine. A gentle clean is almost always enough.

## Step by step

1. Mix lukewarm water with a few drops of mild soap.
2. Soak the piece for 10-15 minutes.
3. Scrub with a very soft brush, especially in crevices and behind stones.
4. Rinse in clean water (plug the drain).
5. Dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

## White, rose and yellow gold

White gold is usually rhodium-plated, and the plating wears with use and abrasive products; if it loses its white color, a jeweler can re-plate it. Rose and yellow gold are cleaned the same way.

## Gold-plated, gold-filled and vermeil

These pieces only have a layer of gold over another metal. Clean them only with a soft cloth and lukewarm water, with no hard brushes, abrasives or ultrasonic cleaners, which wear the layer.

## With stones

If it has pearls, opals, emeralds or other delicate stones, do not soak it for long and see how to [clean jewelry with gemstones](https://www.711grados.com/en/how-to-clean-gemstone-jewelry/).

## See also

- [How to clean a diamond ring](https://www.711grados.com/en/how-to-clean-a-diamond-ring/)
- [Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner: when to use it and when not to](https://www.711grados.com/en/ultrasonic-jewelry-cleaner-when-to-use/)
- [Gold plated, gold filled, vermeil and solid gold: differences](https://www.711grados.com/en/gold-plated-filled-vermeil-and-solid/)
- [Care and cleaning of gold](https://www.711grados.com/en/care-and-cleaning-of-gold/)