How To Clean Your Engagement Ring! (And Why!)

You remember the feeling you had when you first saw him go down on one knee and open that little box in front of you? (no not the box of pizza! the ring box!!) Well, your ring looked beautiful and gorgeous when you first put it on!

It also helps your wedding photographer take amazing photos of your wedding and engagement rings if you clean them beforehand.

As is the habit of things worn, they get dirty and grimy over time! I wanted to create a little guide for you to clean your engagement (or wedding) ring! Now before we jump into what to do, I want to mention what not to do:

1. DON’T use household cleaners like bleach, cleaning, and acetone. These chemicals are active chemicals that can damage the metals or react with them!
2. DON’T use abrasives such as toothpaste, baking soda or any powdered cleaners. These abrasives can easily scratch soft metals like gold.
3. There are exceptions to these rules that I will outline below!

The easiest way to clean your ring is to use a solution of warm water (almost hot) and dishwashing soap. You can then soak your ring in the solution for 20 to 40 minutes depending on how dirty the ring is. You can also use a very soft toothbrush to clean out any grime sitting in hidden and tight spots! Rinse your ring thoroughly after you have cleaned your ring. It is important to ensure that you remove all signs of soap water from the metal surfaces.

Special Solutions:

1. Silver & Gold + Diamond Ring:
   Make 50% Windex & 50% Hydrogen Peroxide solution and soak your ring in the solution for 10-15 minutes. The Windex will help remove any day to day grime while the hydrogen peroxide will kill any remaining bacteria! After soaking, remove any residue by using a soft toothbrush and ring with lukewarm water.
2. Silver + Diamond Ring:
   Make a solution of 1/2c Cup of Vinegar and 2 Tablespoons of Baking soda. Soak your diamond and silver engagement or wedding ring in the solution for 2-3 hours. Then finally rinse your ring with cold water and dry with a lint-free cloth.
3. Silver + Diamond Ring – Bring the Shine Back:
   Soak your wedding ring in a bowl of ketchup and let it sit for a few minutes. Then use a very soft toothbrush to move the ketchup into the crevices of the ring. Leave the ring for a few minutes and then ring with warm water to get a shiny new ring!

I hope this guide helps you bring back the shine to your ring! Let me know if you have any other tips that you think we should add to this guide! Here are some more cool ring shots from the wedding and engagements we have photographed for you to enjoy!

Want more help planning your wedding or would like to book a cool nerdy photographer for your engagement session? or your beautiful wedding day? Well here is how you do it:

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