A Guide on Proper Jewelry Cleaning:
Caring for your cherished Jewelry pieces can be simple and quick, using methods and ingredients found right within your home. Keeping your jewelry gleaming not only enhances its beauty but also prevents potential damage from accumulated dirt and debris. Here’s an uncomplicated guide to maintaining the sparkle of your rings, necklaces, and earrings with minimal effort.
Selective Cleaning Based on Jewelry Type
It’s crucial to understand that various cleaning methods suit different jewelry materials. Delicate gemstones require gentler care compared to sturdier metals like gold and platinum. To avoid damaging your precious items, ensure you’re familiar with their composition. When in doubt, consult a professional to examine them.
Handling Jewelry with Gemstones
Extra caution is advised for jewelry featuring gemstones. Settings can loosen over time, risking the loss of precious stones. While many gemstones have high grades of durability, it is important to understand that gems are not indestructible. You should be careful to avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive surfaces, and sharp blows to your Jewelry throughout your day-to-day routine. It’s wise to have such pieces inspected by a jeweler before attempting home cleaning.
Diamond Maintenance
Over time it is natural for lotions, soaps, powder, and even the natural oils from your skin to build up on your diamond causing it to become smudged and dusty. Therefore, cleaning your diamond rings, diamond earrings and other types of diamond jewelry is important in order to restore their natural brilliance. Allurez Jewelers suggest four different ways to clean your diamond:
Allurez Eco-Friendly Jewelry Cleaning Care Kit:
Our kit includes everything you need to clean and maintain your Diamond Jewelry from start to finish.
Cold Water Soak:
Soak your diamond for several minutes in a solution of 4 parts cold water and 1 part very mild dishwashing detergent. Remove your fine jewelry from the solution and gently clean the mounting with a soft brush. Rinse your jewelry in the solution once more, remove, and drain on tissue paper.
Detergent Bath:
In a prepared bowl of warm and mild household liquid detergent (chlorine-free!) wash your jewelry with a soft-bristled brush. On a strainer, rinse off your jewelry with warm water. Pat dry with a soft lint-free cloth. (It is important to not clean or rinse your jewelry over the drain!)
Ultrasonic Cleaner:
There are many different ultrasonic cleaning machines available to the public today. Usually, the jewelry is placed in a metal cup, which is filled with water and detergent, and the machine provides a high-frequency turbulence that will clean your diamond.
Our All-in-One Jewelry Cleaning Kit
The Allurez Eco-Friendly Jewelry Cleaning Care Kit provides everything you need for a thorough clean, ensuring your jewelry remains as sparkling and radiant as the day it was purchased. It works well for all types of jewelry, including gold, silver, and diamonds.
Here’s a straightforward, step-by-step guide on how to use the kit for optimal results.
Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace
Lay out a soft towel or cloth to protect your jewelry and gather all the components of your Allurez Jewelry Care Kit.
Step 2: Apply the Cleaning Solution
Using the eco-friendly cleaning solution included in your Allurez Kit, apply a small amount into a bowl. Allow the jewelry to soak for a few minutes.
Step 4: Gently Scrub
Using the soft-bristled brush, gently scrub your jewelry to remove any dirt or grime.
Step 6: Rinse Thoroughly
Rinse your jewelry under lukewarm water to remove any remaining cleaning solution.
Step 7: Dry and Polish
Carefully dry your jewelry with a lint-free cloth. Once dry, use the high-quality microfiber polishing cloth included in your kit to polish each piece gently. This will remove any lingering residues and restore shine without scratching the surface.
The Toothbrush Method
Another cleaning option is to use the toothbrush method, which involves using simple household items. This method is safe for most jewelry pieces.
Essential Tools & Ingredients:
Bowl
Mild dish soap
Toothbrush with soft bristles
Soft, lint-free cloth
Step 1: Mix Your Solution
Start by creating a mild cleaning solution: simply mix a bit of dish soap with lukewarm water.
Step 2: Gentle Scrubbing
Dip your soft-bristle toothbrush into the soapy mixture. Using gentle, circular motions, carefully scrub your jewelry to target grime and dirt in those hard-to-reach nooks and crevices.
Step 3: Rinse Thoroughly
Once you’ve loosened the dirt, rinse your jewelry under a gentle stream of lukewarm water. Make sure all soap is completely washed away to avoid any residues.
Step 4: Drying
Immediately after rinsing, dry your jewelry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Pat each piece carefully, ensuring it’s completely dry to prevent any water spots or tarnishing.
Additional Tips
Rinse Thoroughly: Post-cleaning, always rinse jewelry to remove any soap or cleaner residues.
Proper Storage: Organizing and storing your pieces correctly can prevent unnecessary tarnish or damage.
Jewelry Storage:
Protecting your jewelry from dirt and damage from the start with a proper jewelry box. Our jewelry storage collection elegantly showcases your pieces while keeping them clean, safe, and organized.
By adopting these straightforward cleaning methods, you can effortlessly maintain the radiance and longevity of your cherished jewelry pieces from the comfort of your home.