Jewelry in most cases comes into contact with human skin. As a result of frequent contact, there is a layer-by-layer accumulation of dust, sebum, cosmetics and perfumed products. Over time, jewelry darkens, fades and loses its appeal. To preserve the jewelry, you need to carefully take care of them. Presentable appearance of jewelry can be returned at home.
Rules for the care of gold jewelry
- At the end of the day, remove the jewelry and wipe it with a soft cloth. You can use microfiber, flannel or suede. This will return the shine to the product.
- Periodically clean jewelry in a soap solution with the addition of ammonia. To do this, drop 5-10 drops of ammonia into a glass with a solution. The product is washed, if necessary, use a soft toothbrush, for example, to clean under stones. After that, the decoration is washed in clean water, dried.
- It happens that the jewelry is too dirty and it is not possible to clean them in the usual way. In this case, prepare a solution of water and a mild dishwashing detergent. The product is left in solution for several hours, it is possible — overnight. Aggressive components should not be present in the composition of the detergent.
- After drying, the decorations are rubbed with a cut of the bulb. Onion juice quickly returns the glow to the darkened precious metal. After rubbing, the product is repeatedly washed in clean water and dried.
How to care for silver jewelry
Silver is more susceptible to the negative influence of external factors and loses its luster and attractiveness faster. Silver jewelry requires more frequent and careful care. Basic rules for cleaning silver products:
- Use soft, dense microfiber or flannel napkins. Do not use aggressive detergents that harm the decorative coating.
- To eliminate darkening, the product is washed in a warm soapy solution, rubbed with a napkin soaked in ammonia.
- After that, the decoration is washed in clean water and dried. This cleaning method is not suitable for products with decorative black coating.
For the care of silver products, special jewelry cosmetics are produced. Caring products are available in specialized stores.
What should jewelry be protected from?
Products made of precious metals are primarily jewelry. They necessarily contain decorative weaves, fastening elements, fasteners. Jewelry needs careful operation, careful storage. To do this, avoid mechanical damage, exposure to aggressive substances.
If you plan to visit a sauna, a steam bath, a swimming pool or a gym, it is better to remove jewelry. Before you start cleaning at home, remove the jewelry to protect them from contact with household chemicals.
The appearance of jewelry is negatively affected:
- cosmetic products;
- protective,
- caring creams;
- the sun; water;
- reactive effect of oxygen;
- house
- hold chemicals.
Stones in jewelry fade from dust and sebum, lose their brightness and attractiveness. Topaz, pearls, amethysts are afraid of aggressive sunlight. Over time, they lose color, become faded.
