Tips for Best Results
For best results we recommend reading through the following suggestions
• Tap water will cause problems. We recommend that only distilled or deionised water is used
to dilute the electrolyte concentrate. If tap water is used the cleaning process will not be as
ecient as it could be. In the worst case, the surface of the metal may be stained or made less
bright by contaminants in the water.
• Fresh electrolyte always works best. We recommend that the solution is changed frequently
as contaminates from dirty jewellery will accumulate inhibiting ecient cleaning.
• Never re-use the same electrolytes for cleaning dierent metal types such as brass and
copper, as staining may result.Gold, Silver and gems can safely be used in the same electro-
lyte - always use fresh electrolyte!
• The electrolyte should be used at room temperature.Some stones such as opal are very
vulnerable to sharp changes in temperature and may crack due to thermal shock.
• To clean very dirty or tarnished items, or items that don’t seem to respond to the process:
Sometimes there is a chemical residue on the surface of the item left over from other cleaning
methods making the tarnish insoluble. Simply mix Ion-Sol with bicarb to form a paste. Brush the
jewellery with this paste using a soft bristled toothbrush. This will gently remove the residue.
Clean the item as normal with the Mini.
• Jewellery with triplets or doublets should only be cleaned if absolutely necessary. There is
a very high risk that the cemented layers will become detached. We have done extensive tests
on pearls, solid opals, emeralds, ironstone, coral and other chemically active gems and have
found it to be safe.
• Ensure the item being cleaned is in sound electrical contact with the silver hook at all times.
• The customer should assure themselves of the suitability of this cleaner for their jewellery as no
responsibility for damage will be accepted by JCR Solutions. Should the customer wish to see
the cleaner used on a particular stone of concern please contact JCR Solutions or one of our
many distributors for a risk free demonstration.
• The item being cleaned should be in contact with the silver electrode at all times during clean-
ing. If the item being cleaned inadvertently falls o the Mini, do not try to “sh it out” with the
hook. Immediately take the Mini out of the electrolyte and manually remove the item of jewel-
lery.
• Never completely submerse the Mini in water or electrolyte, always dry after use.
JCR Mini
