How to clean jewellery?

Jewels are a great treasure that, in order to stay as good as the first day, it is necessary to take care of them perfectly. Although its materials are resistant, use and time can affect the luster of the pieces, which is why knowing the characteristics of the jewels is important to apply the most appropriate care. Learn how to take care of your jewellery and make it always look perfect!

How to care for your jewellery properly

General jewellery care

To keep your jewellery perfect always, there are a series of general recommendations that can be followed and, in this way, the jewellery will look like the first day. Both to care for silver jewellery and to care for your gold jewellery, the main thing is to avoid exposing the jewellery to cosmetic products, such as creams, sprays, perfumes, or similar. These products can leave residues and damage the pieces, so it is better to use them and then put on the jewellery. A good tip to protect your jewellery is to put them on just before going out and remove them when you get home.

In the same way that cosmetic products can damage jewellery, cleaning items can also damage them. Never handle chemical cleaning products with your jewellery on, as they may affect its integrity. And if you can't remove your jewellery, wear gloves to avoid exposure to chemicals.

The sweat and the pH of a person can also influence the state of the jewellery, because in the long run, its acidity can damage the materials. This is a reason to avoid doing sports with jewellery on, in addition to the possible losses that could be caused.

Sleeping with your jewellery on is also not highly recommended. In addition to night sweating, which, as we have seen, can negatively affect pieces of jewellery, during rest they can get tangled or snagged and thus break. Better to remove them and put them on the next day.

As you can see in our article about how to take care of jewellery in summer, during this time it is also important to pay special attention to jewellery, since its exposure to the sun or its use in swimming pools or the sea can lead to its deterioration (due to chlorine and saltpeter). Similarly, be very careful with extreme temperature changes.

Store your jewellery properly

A very important step to take care of your gold and silver jewellery is to store them properly. It is not enough to simply keep them in a jewellery box, you have to arrange them in a specific way.

First of all, the jewellery box or jewellery boxes should not be exposed to sunlight or sources of moisture. It is preferable to place them in a space protected from the sun's rays and out of humid environments.

To prevent jewellery from being scratched or damaged, the ideal would be to store them separately and in an orderly fashion, either in their own boxes or in bags, preventing them from rubbing against each other. This is especially important with chains, chokers, and bracelets, as they can become entangled with one another or with themselves and break. To do this, they must always remain closed and can even be wrapped in a soft paper or cloth to be more protected.

In the case of earrings, it is also recommended that they be stored with their respective nuts, in this way you will avoid losing them and end up using one that does not fit the earring well.

Its transport when traveling also deserves special attention and to do it in a suitable place, where the jewels remain protected throughout the journey.

Clean jewellery

Cleaning your jewellery will also help keep it looking its best for longer. Both silver jewellery and gold jewellery require a specific cleaning process. The ideal would be to maintain a regular cleaning routine, that is, to be able to clean them after each use to remove dust and other dirt particles and, in this way, store them correctly. To do this, using a special polishing cloth is most recommended, such as the polishing cloth available at JOSE LUIS Joyerías for cleaning and preserving jewellery.

In a more sporadic way, when the pieces of jewellery are very dirty, they can be submerged for a few minutes in warm water with neutral soap, cleaned and dried very well with a polishing cloth or soft cloth that does not leave fibers. Also, occasionally or in case of any doubt, you can go directly to the jewellery store so that the professional can apply a more complete cleaning.

Professional jewellery cleaning

Professional jewellery cleaning is a process that involves specialised techniques and tools to restore the shine and original appearance of jewellery. Generally, it is recommended that jewellery be professionally cleaned once a year to ensure it remains in the best possible condition.

There are several ways in which professional jewellery cleaning can be carried out. One option is to take the jewellery to a jeweller or a jewellery repair workshop, where techniques such as ultrasonic jewellery cleaning can be used.

Cleaning jewellery with ultrasonic technology

With the ultrasonic jewellery cleaning method, the piece is submerged in a container filled with a cleaning solution and subjected to high-frequency vibrations generated by an ultrasonic transducer. This process effectively removes dirt, oil, and other accumulated residues from the surface of the jewellery.

The ultrasonic cleaner is particularly effective for cleaning jewellery with intricate surfaces, such as diamond rings or chain bracelets. Additionally, this method is very gentle and does not cause any damage to the surface of the jewellery.

However, it is important to note that the ultrasonic method is not suitable for all types of jewellery. For instance, jewellery with delicate gemstones may be damaged by the vibrations generated during the ultrasonic cleaning process. In such cases, a manual professional cleaning is recommended.

By following these tips on how to care for your silver and gold jewellery, you can maintain their shine and lustre for a long time. Enjoy your jewellery!

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