How to Make Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution A homemade ultrasonic cleaning solution is just as easy to make as any other jewelry cleaning solution. You need to make more solution to use with the ultrasonic cleaner than you would if you were simply cleansing your jewelry by hand. Also, you must ensure that the ingredients in the detergent components will not harm your jewelry or your ultrasonic cleaner.
Instructions Things You'll Need
Distilled water Mild detergent Plastic container Wooden spoon
1 Check the ingredients in your detergent. You do not want a foamy detergent, so avoid soaps with lauryl sulfate. Also avoid detergents that contain bleach because it can dull or yellow diamonds. 2 Mix 2 cups of distilled water and 1 cup of mild detergent in a plastic container. This enables you to store your solution and use it a little at a time. 3 Stir the solution gently. Do not whip it up or you will have a sudsy mess. Use a wooden spoon to gently blend the detergent with the water. 4 Pour your solution into your ultrasonic cleaner. The solution will remove grime and loosen oils and residue from your jewelry as the cleaner works.
Tips & Warnings
Rinse off your jewelry after using this homemade ultrasonic cleaning solution to prevent a thin layer of soap film from developing on the stones as they dry. Always consult your jeweler before using a homemade cleaning solution. Some types of stones react poorly to different types of detergents. Always avoid is bleach.
More Resources
Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine http://www.ultrasonicleaning.com/product-types/bigultrasonic-cleaner/