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This article discusses the harmful effects that can occur from swallowing jewelry cleaner or breathing in its fumes.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.


Poisonous Ingredient
  • Ammonia
  • Corrosive alkali
  • Detergent
  • Soap

Where Found

Jewelry cleaners and polishes are sold under various brand names. Some include:

  • Goddard's Jewelry Cleaner
  • Goddard's Silver Dip
  • Hagerty Jewelry Cleaner
  • Weiman Silver Polish
  • Wright Silver Cream

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.



Review Date: 02/01/2010
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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