Body Jewelry Cleaning Do's & Don'ts
Cleaning DON'T #1
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Wearing your jewelry in the shower is not a proper way to clean it.
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Hard water, shampoo, and other chemicals could damage it.
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Materials like acrylic, silicone, or stone can definitely take a beating from your body wash
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hot water can cause gems to loosen in their settings and eventually fall outThe exception to this is pieces made of titanium or gold
Cleaning DON'T #2
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Another no-no for jewelry cleaning would be harsh household cleansers. Substances such as bleach, alcohol, and other household cleaning products are too strong for many jewelry materials.
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Chlorinated pool water will also not clean your jewelry. It will only shorten your jewelry’s lifespan. If you’re going swimming, take it out or replace it with something basic like plain titanium.
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Also avoid include vinegar and lemon juice. These could damaged finishes and mar gems A good rule of thumb – if it stings the skin, it’s not meant to be used on your body jewelry.
Cleaning DON'T #3
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A popular method for cleaning jewelry at home is to use toothpaste and a toothbrush. This may work or it may not but there’s no way to be sure in advance. Abrasives in the toothpaste or the harsh bristles of a toothbrush can easily scratch fragile gems or jewelry.
Cleaning DON'T #4
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Another popular method is boiling water – a recipe for potential damage. The high degree of heat can warp jewelry, loosen gems, and can even partially melt jewelry if it’s left in for a long time. A quick dip in hot water to loosen debris from the jewelry is safe. Leaving it in a pot on the stove to boil like a can of soup is going to leave you with damaged jewelry.
Cleaning DO
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Now, et’s discuss the best way to clean your jewelry without destroying it. It’s shockingly simple – warm water and gentle soap, for example, Ivory, castille soap, Dawn dish soap, etc.
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Take the jewelry in your hands, moisten it with warm water and then give it a good wash with the gentle soap of your choice. When finished, dry it gently and thoroughly with a paper towel, and then give it a going over with a polishing cloth to bring back that sparkle.
