The day has come for all of us when your favorite earrings, bracelet or necklace are no longer as beautiful as the first day... The jewel has spent so many stories by your side that it makes you sad to part with it. Well, the truth is... You don't have to! And why? Because here we are going to give you the definitive guide to clean your jewelry and extend its life until the last moment, keeping it as unique and shiny as the first day.
First of all, you should know that it is very important to differentiate the cleaning of gold or gold-plated jewelry from silver jewelry, since the material of both requires specific care that could damage them if, for example, we clean a gold jewel as if it were a silver one or vice versa.
What I am sure of is that you will be able to clean your jewelry with products that 100% you will have at home, without having to invest money in expensive products, which will be equally or less efficient than the tricks on how to clean jewelry that I am going to tell you.
How to clean gold plated jewelry
It is very important to know that both gold and gold-plated jewelry can be cleaned in the same way, since gold-plated jewelry suffers damage to its exterior, that is, to the gold with which it has been plated. Now pay attention... here are 5 easy steps on how to clean gold-plated jewelry and make it look like new again!
STEP 1. In a small bowl you are going to put warm water. The temperature of the water will be very important, it should not be too cold or too hot as it could damage your jewelry.
STEP 2. To this warm water you are going to add neutral soap, that is to say, those soaps that have a neutral pH, specifically, number 7. But, leaving aside technicalities, examples of neutral soap that you can find at home would be: bath gel, dishwasher soap or bars of soap made of oil.
STEP 3. Now you are going to put the jewels in the water, leaving them to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
STEP 4. Once this time has passed, you should remove the jewelry and scrub them with a toothbrush, it would be advisable to use a children's toothbrush, as it is more sensitive, although you could also use a regular toothbrush, rubbing without much pressure.
STEP 5. Finally, pat your jewelry dry without dragging the surface so as not to damage the exterior. Y... they will be as shiny as ever!
How to clean silver jewelry
The cleaning process of a silver jewelry is quite different from that of a gold or gold plated jewelry, the difference is the products you are going to use when cleaning it. Here are 4 simple steps on how to clean silver jewelry.
STEP 1. Take a cloth and dip it in a mixture of water, vinegar and baking soda.
STEP 2. Wrap your silver jewelry in the cloth and let it sit for 5/10 minutes.
STEP 3. Clean the remains of the mixture with water.
STEP 4. Dry and show off the jewels!
Alternatively, you can find silver cleaning products or chamois that perform this function and will also be perfect for cleaning your silver jewelry.
And now, the essential step... How do I maintain the jewelry after cleaning?
This step is the most important of all, because it is not only about cleaning the jewelry, but also about making it last as long as possible. That is why there are 2 essential steps you should follow.
First, you should follow these steps on a monthly basis to make cleaning easier and more effective. This will depend on how often you wear your jewelry. If you wear them every day, a monthly or bi-monthly cleaning would be perfect. If you wear them very occasionally, a cleaning once or twice a year will suffice.
The second and most important of all: store your jewelry in a place designed for them, and what better place than a jewelry box! When we start storing a lot of jewelry together, it is possible that they can damage each other, and that is why there is no better decision than to get a help us organize and store our jewelry. At Lavani we have a pink travel jewelry box perfect for storing your jewelry, without damaging each other and also perfect to carry them with you everywhere comfortably.
We are sure that with all these steps on how to clean gold plated jewelry and how to clean silver jewelry you will have made your jewelry as amazing and beautiful as the first day. And remember, take great care of your jewelry as each one has its history, its value and many memories - there's nothing better than jewelry with a long history!