Why Is It Important to Keep Your Jewellery Clean?

Why it's important to keep your jewellery clean? Covid-19 has changed the way we live. We clean things more and are more aware of dirt and germs. With this in mind, we really should clean our jewellery more.

We all wash and sanitise our hands regularly. We wear face coverings in public and we wash our clothes more often, but what about our jewellery? We wear our jewellery every day. It travels to work with us, it exercises with us and it walks the dog with us. Rings, watches and bracelets are all exposed to the elements, as a result, our jewellery gets dirty and loses its shine.

Pollution, soap, water and even sanitiser can dull your jewellery, leaving it dull and dingy. It's important to keep your jewellery clean and regular cleaning will help keep it looking its best. It will also remove any unwanted germs.

There are dozens of ways of cleaning your jewellery on the internet you can cook up concoctions with baking soda, vinegar, tin foil etc.

Or you can keep it simple and use a jewellery wipe or silver dip for instance. These will restore your jewellery to its sparkling best and won't make your house smell odd.

Jewellery wipes are the easiest - simply wipe your item with the cloth, making sure you push it into any nooks and crannies to get the stubborn bits of grime.

Silver dip is also easy - you just dip, rinse, wipe and dry.

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Why Should You Clean Your Jewellery?

Cleaning your jewellery not only keeps it looking new but also ensures that it remains intact and lasts as long as possible. Believe it or not, filth and grime are so abrasive that they can gradually wear down prongs and other structural components of jewellery. This might result in loose jewels and tarnished metal, which can harm the jewellery's appearance or necessitate costly repairs.

Cleaning Your Jewellery at Home

What causes jewellery to become so dirty over time, anyway? Daily wear and tear is frequently the cause. Engagement and wedding rings, for example, frequently become dirty and lose their lustre due to the buildup of a film caused by the everyday use of cosmetics, washing, lotion, and natural skin oils.

A thorough cleaning is the quickest and most effective approach to restore your jewellery to its original shine and flawless condition. If you opt to clean your jewellery at home, avoid using strong chemicals such as bleach or chlorine. These chemicals can severely corrode and discolour precious metals and gemstones.

When it comes to cleaning your diamond jewellery at home, the safest and most successful technique is to gently scrub the diamonds and settings with a soft-bristled brush and a solution of one part mild dish detergent, one part ammonia, and three parts warm water. When you're finished cleaning your diamonds, gently dry them with a lint-free towel or place them in a safe location to air dry.

Other more delicate gemstones, such as opals and pearls, should be cleaned at home using only a damp, soft cloth. Because some of these gemstones are brittle and porous, avoid immersing them in water or cleaning solutions.

Precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum can be cleaned and restored with a specific polish and a delicate microfiber cloth.

Regardless of the type of jewellery you're cleaning at home or the method you use, rinsing it over the sink exposes you to the risk of losing it down the drain. Instead, rinse it off with a designated bowl of clean water.

Professional Jewellery Cleaning

If your jewellery requires deep cleaning or you don't feel comfortable cleaning it yourself, it's always preferable to schedule a professional cleaning with a jeweller. Depending on the type of jewellery, the jeweller may use a professional-grade ultrasonic cleaner to remove debris from the stones and other components. This is often followed by a thorough steam cleaning and buffing as needed.

Most professional jewellery cleanings include a thorough assessment to determine whether any repairs are required.

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