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Famous Jewelry Cleaner
Famous Jewelry Cleaner 1 ounce lump of borax 1 pint water 1/2 ounce washing soda 2 1/2 ounces liquid ammonia 1/2 ounce finely shaved castile soap M...
Gentle Silver Polish
Gentle Silver Polish 1/4 cup mashed, pureed banana skins 1 tablespoon baking soda Mix well to make a paste. Apply to silver, rub, then buff dry.
Gold Cleaner
Gold Cleaner 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup water Make a paste. With a soft cloth, rub over surface. Rinse with clear water, then buff dry with a v...
Gold Jewelry Cleaner
Gold Jewelry Cleaner 1 teaspoon mild dishwashing liquid 1 quart warm water 1 teaspoon ammonia In a small bowl, mix dishwashing liquid and ammonia i...
Gold Polish
Gold Polish 1 cup fuller's earth 2 teaspoons ammonium sulfate 1 cup whiting (calcium carbonate) Stir all ingredients well and store in a sealed con...
Liquid Silver polish
Liquid Silver Polish 2 cups water 1/2 cup whiting 1/4 cup soap flakes 1 1/2 teaspoons ammonia Boil water in saucepan (not aluminum). Remove from he...
Metal Polish
Metal Polish 1/2 cup cigar ashes, wood ashes or diatomaceous earth 1 tablespoon baking soda Water Mix into a smooth paste. Rub on with a soft cloth.
Metal Polishing Cloth
Metal Polishing Cloth 1 quart paraffin oil 1/2 cup mineral oil Stir oils together in a mixing container. Saturate 12-inch square pieces of flannel ...
Pearl Cleaner
Pearl Cleaner 1 teaspoon mild dishwashing liquid 1 quart lukewarm water Mix in a bowl. Lightly agitate solution until warm suds form. Swish pearls ...
Pewter Cleaner
Pewter Cleaner (for dull finish) Rottenstone Olive oil Make a paste. Apply with a soft cloth. Rub over the surface. Wash with a soapy water solutio...


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