Maximizing Your Ultrasonic Cleaner with the Right Solution

If you own an ultrasonic jewellery cleaner, you already know how effective these machines are at removing dirt and grime from your precious pieces. But are you getting the best possible results? The secret to truly exceptional cleaning lies not just in the machine itself, but in the solution you use with it.

Why Your Cleaning Solution Matters

Ultrasonic cleaners work by creating high-frequency sound waves that produce millions of tiny bubbles in a cleaning solution. This process, called cavitation, creates a gentle scrubbing action that reaches into every crevice, underneath settings, and around prongs—places that are nearly impossible to clean thoroughly by hand.

While water alone will provide some cleaning action, using a dedicated jewellery cleaning solution significantly enhances the results. The right solution works in harmony with the ultrasonic vibrations to break down oils, lotions, and buildup more effectively, leaving your jewellery brilliantly clean.

Natural Solutions for Superior Results

At Little & Stone, our gentle diamond & engagement ring cleaner is specifically formulated to work beautifully in ultrasonic machines. Made in New Zealand with natural, plant-derived ingredients including kawakawa leaf, kiwifruit extracts, manuka oil, and lemon peel oil, it enhances your ultrasonic cleaner's performance without the harsh chemicals found in many commercial solutions.

The gentle formula works with the ultrasonic vibrations to dissolve stubborn residue while remaining safe for your precious metals and gemstones. Unlike harsh chemical cleaners that can damage settings over time, our natural solution provides effective cleaning you can use regularly without worry.

The Powerful Combination: Natural Solution + Ultrasonic Action

When you combine ultrasonic technology with a high-quality natural cleaning solution, you get:

Maximum cleaning power: The solution helps break down oils and grime that water alone can't shift, while the ultrasonic vibrations carry the cleaning action into every corner of your jewellery.

Gentle effectiveness: Natural ingredients clean thoroughly without the corrosive effects of ammonia or harsh chemicals. 

Safe for regular use: Because the formula is gentle, you can clean your jewellery as often as needed to maintain that just-bought sparkle.

Better for you: No harsh fumes or skin irritants—just effective, safe cleaning for both your jewellery and your wellbeing.

How to Use Little & Stone Solution in Your Ultrasonic Cleaner

1. Fill the tank: Add Little & Stone cleaning solution to your ultrasonic cleaner according to the machine's instructions. The solution is already properly formulated, so there's no need to dilute it further.

2. Check your jewellery: Inspect pieces for loose stones or damaged prongs before cleaning. When in doubt, have a jeweller check the piece first.

3. Place jewellery in the basket: Don't overcrowd—pieces should have space around them for the cleaning action to work effectively.

4. Run the cycle: Most machines run for 3 to 5 minutes. The combination of ultrasonic vibrations and natural cleaning solution will work together to remove buildup.

5. Rinse and dry: Remove your jewellery, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and dry with a lint-free cloth for maximum sparkle.

Important Safety Warnings: Stones to Avoid

While the combination of ultrasonic cleaning and natural solution is safe for most jewellery, certain gemstones should never be cleaned ultrasonically:

Never use ultrasonic cleaning for:

• Emeralds: Often treated with oils or resins that can be damaged by ultrasonic vibrations
• Aquamarines: Can have treatments that make them vulnerable to damage
• Pearls: Extremely porous and delicate; ultrasonic cleaning can harm their surface
• Opals: Contain water and are very fragile; vibrations can cause cracking

For these stones, use Little & Stone solution with gentle hand cleaning instead—brush gently without soaking, then rinse thoroughly.

Understanding the Stone-Loosening Concern

One question people often have is whether ultrasonic cleaners might shake stones loose. Here's what you need to know: if a stone comes loose during ultrasonic cleaning, it typically means the setting was already compromised. The vibrations simply revealed a problem that already existed—and it's far better to discover this while your jewellery is safely in the cleaner than to lose the stone during everyday wear.

A stone that comes loose can be easily retrieved and reset by a jeweller. To prevent issues, have your jewellery professionally inspected every 6 to 12 months to check prongs and settings.

What You Can Safely Clean with This Combination

The pairing of Little & Stone solution and ultrasonic cleaning works beautifully for:

• Diamond jewellery (natural and lab-grown)
• Sapphires and rubies
• Gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum
• Most harder gemstones without treatments or fractures
• Wedding rings and engagement rings
• Fine jewellery pieces with secure settings

Let's Make It Shine

If you own an ultrasonic cleaner, you're already ahead when it comes to jewellery care. By using a high-quality natural solution like Little & Stone, you're maximizing the effectiveness of your machine while protecting your precious pieces from harsh chemicals and unnecessary wear.

The combination of gentle, plant-based ingredients and powerful ultrasonic action gives you professional-level results at home—safely, effectively, and with ingredients you can feel good about.