How to clean my stainless steel jewelry
How to clean my stainless steel jewelry ?Stainless steel jewelry is popular because it is lightweight and has a trendy look. It can last a long time and look like new if you keep it clean. It does get dirty from time to time, and when that happens, you will need to clean it. Fortunately, there are various ways in which to clean stainless steel jewelry.
Using Soap and Water
1.Fill two small bowls with warm water.
One of the bowls will be used for washing the jewelry, while the other one will be used for rinsing it. Make sure that the bowls you are using are large enough to completely submerge the jewelry.
2.Add 2 to 3 drops of mild dish soap into the first bowl.
If your jewelry is particularly dirty, look for a dish soap that is labeled for fighting grease.
3.Dip the corner of a soft, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth into the soapy water.
This is a must for cleaning jewelry, especially if it has any gemstones, as it will prevent scratches.Try to use a microfiber cloth; it is soft, non-abrasive, and lint-free.
4.Rub the cloth along the jewelry.
Be sure to go along the grain, not across it.If you rub across the grain lines, you risk scratching your jewelry.
5.Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to scrub any grime from detailed areas.
Again, go with the grain, not across it. Also, be sure to use gentle pressure, and not to scrub too hard. Avoid scrubbing any gemstones, however, or you will risk scratching them.
6.Dip your jewelry in the second bowl of water to rinse it.
Gently bob the jewelry up and down to get rid of any soap residue. If necessary, pour the dirty water out, and replace it with fresh water. Keep rinsing the jewelry until there is no soap residue left.
7.Use a dry cloth to wipe away the water.
Try to get as much of the water off first as possible. If you leave any water behind, you might get some water spots.
- If your jewelry has a lot of details in it, wrap it up in the cloth and wait a few minutes. This will give the cloth some time to soak up the excess water.
8.Polish the jewelry, if necessary, with jewelry polish or polishing cloth.
Make sure that the polish you are using is labeled safe for stainless steel. Do not use silver polish, as it will stain your jewelry. When polishing the jewelry, make sure that you are going with the grain, and not across it.
