A geode is a rock with crystals.You can see the crystals when the rock is split open.If you find a geode, you need to clean it.A few household items can be used to clean a geode.Sand your geode to give it a nice shine after you've cleaned it.
Step 1: The geode should be washed with laundry detergent and water.
You don't use harsh chemicals to clean a geode.Use a mixture of water and laundry detergent.Rub the geode with a toothbrush after mixing a splash of laundry detergent with warm water.You won't be able to get off all the dirt and debris in the first round of cleaning because the geode will need to soak.Try to do your best.
Step 2: The geode should be soaked in bleach for a day.
A quarter cup of bleach is enough to mix a tub of water.You can buy bleach in a store.Allow the geode to soak in the bleach for 24 hours.Gloves are required when handling bleach.
Step 3: The geode should be cleaned with a toothbrush and denture cleaner.
The remaining dirt and debris can be washed off after the geode has soaked.Most department stores have denture cleaner.Use a soft bristle toothbrush and a denture cleaner to clean the geode.After the geode has been soaked, dirt that didn't come off during the first round of cleaning will be easier to remove.
Step 4: You should get into any crevices.
There are a lot of cracks and crevices.Make sure to get into the cracks when cleaning the geode.Make sure to be very thorough and inspect any crevices closely.
Step 5: You should rinse your geodes.
You will need to use wood bleach to clean your geode if iron is stuck on it.Give your geode a light rinse under the faucet to get rid of any dirt or debris.
Step 6: Put on protective gear.
Wood bleach is harmful to the eyes and hands.If you are working with wood bleach, make sure to wear a pair of gloves and goggles.
Step 7: You can mix a cleaning solution.
You should mix eight cups of wood bleach with five liters of water to soak a geode.Make sure to read the label on the bleach you bought.It is possible that some bleaches need to beDiluted more than others.
Step 8: For a few hours, soak the geode in wood bleach.
Take your geode out of the wood bleach mixture.Before checking on it, allow it to soak for two to three hours.The iron can be removed at this point.
Step 9: The geode needs to be soaked until it's clean.
Take about half an hour to check the iron on the geode.When the iron is removed, be on the lookout for the geode.The wood bleach can harm the geode.
Step 10: Warm water can be used to wash the geode.
Take the geode out of the bleach solution after the iron is removed.Run the geode under warm water to wash off the bleach.Gloves are required to remove the geode from the bleach.
Step 11: Put your geodes in the sand.
Coarse sandpaper can be moistened with water.Sand out any rough patches by rubbing this over the geode.If you want the geode to be smooth, keep sanding it.As you sand, be gentle and increase the pressure.You want to avoid damage if you can, because some geodes are softer than others.
Step 12: Put on protective gear.
While polishing your geode, small bits of stone may fly off.Put on a pair of goggles before you start polishing.
Step 13: You should polish your rocks.
Add a commercial finishing polish to your geode with a heavier fabric.Rub the geode gently until it's as shiny as you want it to be.Online or at some hardware stores, you can buy finishing polish for gems.