Clean Everything: How to clean your jewelry
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Clean Everything

June 17, 2026

Today: Our tips for refreshing your jewels and gems. Plus:

Your jewelry might be overdue for a clean. Start here.

A close-up of someone cleaning a ring with a microfiber cloth.
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter

Lotions, household cleaners, and everyday wear and tear can all take a toll on your jewelry, leaving precious metals and gemstones looking dull. We tested a slew of care techniques — along with a few popular hacks — to figure out the most effective way to keep your baubles shining. You probably already have everything you need to polish your everyday pieces, including … ketchup?

All of our tips for cleaning jewelry→

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Plus: The best boxes to store necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more

Five of our picks for the best jewelry organizer resting amongst each other with several pieces of jewelry scattered about.
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter

A good jewelry box can help preserve the life of your precious pieces by protecting them from scratches, sun damage, warping, or tangling. We tested 15 storage systems to find the very best ones — including a plush, velvety option for small collections and a handsome, mid-century box with lots of compartments.

Very pretty ways to keep your jewelry safe→

More on organizing

A mosaic of colorful rectangles surrounding three bathroom-themed product photos: one of a soap holder, one of a shower caddy, and one of a rattan storage basket.

Contain your bathroom’s chaos in style

Strategic upgrades — like stackable drawers for under the sink or durable shower storage — can help create a more functional space→

The best ways to deal with closet clutter

We recommend over-the-door cubbies, drawer organizers, vacuum-sealed storage bags, and more→

Our pick for best dry-food storage containers, Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Containers, filled with food.

How to organize your pantry — and keep it that way

Start by emptying the shelves→

(Clockwise from left) A nightstand, a shoe rack, and a pair of baskets in front of a colorful background.

The best gear for small apartments

From simple hooks to space-saving beds, these are our favorite ways to use every nook and cranny in our homes→

Today’s great cleaning deal: An organizer for your food storage container lids

YouCopia StoraLid Container Lid Organizer
Amazon

If you open your cabinets to an avalanche of Tupperware lids raining down on you, this organizer can help, thanks to adjustable dividers that keep everything upright and orderly.

We found it for 30% off today→

One last thing: The best places to buy jewelry online

An assortment of gold and silver jewelry pieces, some with white gems, laying flat on a pink background.
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter

A little treat for you: We recently tested rings, bracelets, necklaces, and beyond from 15 companies. We found a few well-made, stylish pieces, including a perfect pair of huggie earrings, a very pretty personalized necklace, and a selection of vintage-inspired designs.

All that glitters is gold→

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