guide on how to clean jewelry
In this blog post, we'll share tips and techniques to help you care for your jewelry- by following these tips for cleaning and storing your jewelry, you can ensure that your precious pieces remain in pristine condition for years to come.
Tarnish:
Tarnish is a natural process that occurs when silver reacts with sulfur compounds in the air, causing it to darken and lose its shine. While tarnish is inevitable, proper care and cleaning can help minimize its effects and restore your silver jewelry to its former glory.
How to clean silver jewelry:
Using Dish Soap: Start by combining a few drops of dish liquid with warm water. Then, dip a soft cloth into the solution and gently rub the silver to eliminate tarnish. Once done, rinse jewelry with cool water and buff it dry using another soft cloth.
Using Baking Soda: For more stubborn tarnish, create a paste by mixing three parts baking soda with one part water. Wet the silver and apply the paste using a soft, lint-free cloth. Ensure to work the paste into the crevices, turning the cloth as it picks up tarnish. Rinse the silver thoroughly and buff it dry.
Using Toothpaste: Similar to how mild abrasives in toothpaste clean stains from teeth, they can also remove tarnish from silver. Apply a small dab of white paste toothpaste (not gel) onto your finger or a soft cloth. Gently rub it onto the tarnished silver, then rinse well with warm water. Finally, buff the silver to a shine using a soft cloth.
How to clean gold jewelry:
Materials Needed:
Dish soap
Small strainer
Soft microfiber cloths
Soft toothbrush
Instructions:
Prepare a solution of warm water and dish soap. Mix approximately one cup of warm water with just a few drops of dish soap.
Soak gold jewelry for up to five minutes. Place small jewelry pieces into a strainer before immersing them in the solution. Swirl the items around to dislodge any dirt.
Remove any stubborn grime with a soft toothbrush. After taking the jewelry out of the soapy water, lay it on a soft cloth.
Rinse jewelry with running water. Return small pieces to the strainer and rinse everything thoroughly under running water.
Buff dry with a soft cloth.
How to clean pearl jewelry:
Because of their porous nature, pearls tend to accumulate dust and dirt over time, leading to a loss of their natural luster. Whether they are real, cultured, or faux, cleaning pearls requires delicate handling. Here's a crucial tip: never soak pearls, as this can weaken and break the string.
What You'll Need:
makeup brush
Mild shampoo
Clean microfiber cloth
Instructions:
Lay the strand of pearls on a soft cloth.
Mix a cup of warm water with a light squeeze of mild shampoo.
Dip a clean makeup brush into the mixture, ensuring it's not overly saturated, and gently brush over all sides of each pearl. Use minimal pressure and gentle movements to prevent any damage.
Rinse the pearls thoroughly. Use a well-wrung damp cloth to rinse off any shampoo residue, then allow the pearls to air dry flat to prevent the string from stretching.
