How can I clean an ear ring

[Karcheer]

That has been kept in my purse with loose change?
Money is really unhygienic, so I need to clean it well before it goes back in my ear. It's a 9ct gold stud.

Thank you.

I would wash it in anty bac soap. Don't drop it down the plug hole though! Put the plug in before you start.

Friend of mine used to clean her's with cotton wool an surgical spirit at regular intervals.

vodka!

Vodka doesn't have a high enough alcohol content to sterilise anything. I use boiled water with lots of salt in it and stir to dissolve the salt. Just take the earring apart and put it in the bowl and leave it for 5 or 10 mins. I've never had an infection from any of my piercings and I also used that to clean my new piercings and I've never had a problem.

What a shame - thought I had another use for Vodka added to my list. PreAdvent will just have to drink it

That rather depends on the vodka you drink, Queen!

(Although I take your point. )

Hot water, soap and a nail brush or old toothbrush. No need for anti bacterial anything.

I do what wowfudge does, except I use baby shampoo instead of soap. An old, soft toothbrush is great for getting them clean.

Hi Karcheer,

I would try this Jewelry cleaning kit Take your earnings leave it in the cleaning soloution for about 2 minutes and then use the brush to give it a good clean afterwards, this will help restore the shine and get rid of any bacteria on the earrings.

Thanks

I've always used surgical spirit or hydrogen peroxide to sterilise body jewellery, would probably stick to surgical spirit on gold though!