Ultrasonic jewelry cleaning is a process of cleaning jewelry in a quick and easy way, without damaging it. Cleaning is done with a help of an electronic device called as jewelry cleaner, which is now, readily available for domestic as well as business purpose. The vibrating motion of the ultrasonic signals is the key factor behind this technology. The waves created within the solution clean the jewelry.
Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners, send vibrating sound waves at high frequency (40 kHz), which creates microscopic bubbles in very large scale in the liquid solution. This action loosens the dirt from the jewelry that comes in the contact of the solution.
This cleaning technique is ideal for cleaning process for most of the metal jewelry. Soft jewelry such as Sapphires, Diamond and Rubies are usually safe except the Diamonds with enhanced clarity fillings. These Diamonds could be damaged by the jeweler’s torch as well, during its repair. If you give these types of Diamond for ultrasonic cleaning to the jeweler, make sure to notify him about the same. Gemstones could be treated delicately with oil, wax or resin for its cleaning. Ultrasonic cleaning should not be used for cleaning fragile gems such as tourmaline, tanzanite, peridot and emerald.
Ultrasonic device consists of a cleaning tank and a small motor. The tank contains of removable tray or basket for cleaning jewelry. The cleaning tank is initially filled with cleaning solution and warm water. This cleaning solution could be detergents, ammonia or non-ionic surfactants. After placing the jewelry in the tray or basket of the container, the device is powered on. The motor produces vibrating sound waves which are approximately 40,000 waves per second. The bubbles created in this process, gently cleans the placed jewelry. After this process, the device is turned off and the dirt is settled down. The jewelry is then rinsed with normal water and then dried.
