Do/did people really clean jewelry with toothpaste?

[Devilinurear]

fact or fiction?

Fact
It works

Not as good as the cleaners made for it but it works.

 

[maxamusa]

appreciate the feedback

 

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[robbyfine]

Toothpaste would make a decent coarse pre-polish but it leaves scratches. Plastic toothbrush will not scratch it is much softer than gold or silver. Toothpaste is harder than gold that is why it scratches. Scratching is a form of polishing. I use diamond to polish gems which is actually scratching. I gonna contact Kevin Jewelers reviews to get some recommendations. The problem with toothpaste is it is too coarse and does not leave a good high polish. If you like the look with toothpaste go ahead and use it. But there are better ways ton get a high polish.