Having an ultrasonic cleaner comes in handy for effectively cleaning many items. These machines address a wide range of contaminants and work more quickly than most other cleaning methods. It handles the cleaning of virtually any type of object. However, choosing the right ultrasonic cleaner isn’t an easy task.
Not every ultrasonic cleaner is created equal; therefore, you have to buy a model from a trusted company that meets your specific needs.
You need to know what kind of crystals you have and which features of the machine are important to you. Balancing these two factors will help you select the best ultrasonic cleaner. It’s very important to know your gems first, because some can be damaged by the wrong method of cleaning. Before you toss just any gemstone into an ultrasonic cleaner, be sure it’s safe to do so, so check out our guide on ultrasonic cleaning here.
Without further adieu, here are the top 5 ultrasonic cleaners that will fulfill almost all your crystal cleaning goals. Their frequency and power are the main factors in their effectiveness, but we consider price too. They also give you the option to set the ideal frequency based on the material of the crystals.
Mini Ultrasonic Cleaner by DK Sonic Store
With this mini ultrasonic cleaner, you can make sure your crystals look smudge-free at all times. It provides 42KHz ultrasonic waves that penetrate the products and effortlessly clean the complex-shaped surfaces too.
The default timing is 90 seconds, but you can adjust it according to your needs.
The DK Sonic Store uses a SUS304 stainless tank in this model, which is resistant to most organic and inorganic acids. But it isn’t meant to handle all cleaning solutions. So, ensure that you aren’t using any volatile solutions in it for cleaning your crystals or jewelry (do not use chloridions, such as hydrochloric acid, and hydrofluoric acid).
Pros:
- The waves of this model cause relatively little noise.
- Its degas mode improves the cleaning effect.
- It has a total of 18 cleaning time settings.
- There is an LED display for digital control.
Con:
- The lid didn’t fit well with the basket with our purchase.
iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaner With Touch Sensing Controls
It looks small, but this device is large enough to hold the items you wish to clean. It can even clean multiple crystals and jewelry pieces together without any trouble. The industrial-grade construction of this model makes it great for both large and small items.
This machine has many noticeable features that make it look like one of the more innovative models.
For example, it has touch-sensing controls that look quite amazing. You can customize the entire function of this machine through them. They have 5 digital timer settings; choose any duration you want according to the material of the crystals.
Pros:
- It has touch-sensing controls for customizing the entire operation.
- The tank capacity is 0.8L.
- Has a digital timer with 5 settings.
- It is good for cleaning other products also, like eyeglasses and airbrushes.
Con:
- It doesn’t have a wristwatch stand.
- Low power intensity – good for crystals perhaps, but maybe not as effective as other cleaners in all situations.
Ukoke Ultrasonic Cleaner With 0.6L Capacity
This is a top-rated ultrasonic cleaning machine that uses 35.00 watts of power for creating high-speed energy vibrations to clean multiple items like jewelry, crystals, eyeglasses, old coins, and shaver heads. It has 5 cycles to choose from for precise control.
This Ukoke machine also uses DEGAS Technology for supreme cleaning performance. The degas function is used for degassing the cleaning liquids, a technology provides a cushioning effect on the ultrasonic waves and prevents the items from being oxidized. It is great for vulnerable materials. When you activate this mode, the machine takes short breaks in the cleaning cycle to remove the gas contained in the cleaning solution. It also reduces the overall effectiveness of the waves that can sometimes damage weak crystals.
Pros:
- It cleans multiple small objects efficiently.
- Aforementioned DEGAS Technology for great cleaning performance.
- Comes with a watch hold.
- 0.6L capacity.
- Durable touch control panel
Con:
- Not good for the crystals that have been oxidized or scratched.
- Cannot be used on Microfiber, pearls, coral, emeralds, or jades.
DK Sonic Store Ultrasonic Cleaner With 22L Big Tank
This powerful cleaner is great for cleaning bigger products. It is likely not best for personal use, but if you happen to have a lot of items needing cleaned, it may be more manageable for you.
It is made with corrosion-free and highly durable material. You can trust its quality and use it in the long run even for heavy-duty cleaning operations. This unit is quite powerful. It gives 40KHz intensive cleaning that covers the blind holes and deep holes in the crystal jewelry.
When it comes to its functions, they are user-friendly with LED display. It has both auto-standby and sleep mode which is hard to find in other models, and that’s why it is quite expensive. Opt for it only if you want to offer cleaning services to customers and earn some profit.
Pros:
- The setting can be modified easily.
- It is a powerful unit; you enjoy a longer service life.
- It comes with an integrated basket.
- The auto power-off feature keeps you away from danger.
- 30L capacity, quite large and more industrial sized.
- Good customer service!
Con:
- It is expensive; a good option if you have lots of crystals or jewelry.
Magnasonic Store Ultrasonic Cleaner With 5 Cleaning Cycles
This Magnasonic Ultrasonic Cleaner is a spacious, ideal cleaning solution.
Just like the previous model, one can use it for heavy-duty commercial cleaning. The 42 KHz of ultrasonic sound waves clean the most stubborn contaminants within a few minutes. Millions of microscopic bubbles clean hard-to-reach areas and make your crystals and jewelry look new. The digital display gives 5 preset cleaning cycles (90, 180, 280, 380, & 480 seconds) for extraordinary cleaning. Professional jewelers vouched for this one, but be careful. Pearls, softer stone jewelry like opals & corals, or any cracked or loose accessories should not be cleaned with this, or you will risk damaging your items.
The thing we love the most about this product is you don’t need to add harsh detergents inside it. A normal dishwashing liquid can be used to get items clean.
Pros:
- You can clean dirty crystals and jewelry using only tap water.
- It doesn’t require hard detergents.
- It has a basket that keeps your items secure.
- 600 mL Capacity.
Con:
- It is a little noisy while functioning.
Conclusion
The good thing is these ultrasonic cleaning machines aren’t just for crystals. They can be used for other kinds of jewelry and even for medical and dental equipment.
If you have any one of these cleaners, you can use them to make money as well by offering cleaning services to others. There are many businesses that have improved their profitability with ultrasonic-cleaning services. However, before you opt for this cleaning business, you need to know about the tiniest details also such as safe materials, fluid type, types of contamination the machine can remove, cleaning batches, operating temperatures, etc.