Keeping our beaded jewelry clean

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KEEPING JEWELRY CLEAN

Keeping jewelry free of dirt is relatively simple. In most cases, wiping the jewelry off with a soft, dry and non-abrasive cloth after wearing it will do the trick. Accumulated sweat and soft dirt will both be easily removed with this cleaning method. When it comes to hardened dirt, the jewelry can be washed in a timid water and mild soap such as Ivory.

Always wash the jewelry with a soft cloth only. Refrain from using scrubbing sponges or brushes as you can easily scratch the jewelry that way. Bigger lumps of dirt may be removed by carefully using fingernails. Please refrain from using a knife or any other sharp object as you can not only damage the jewelry but also cause a personal injury.

After being finished, wrap the jewelry in a paper towel, and let it dry. Some individuals recommend using a toothbrush to clean the dirty jewelry. One needs to be very careful; softer materials such as pearls can easily be scratched beyond help if such a cleaning technique is utilized. Avoid using strong soaps, detergents or ammonia. As previously mentioned, mild soap such as Ivory is really the preferable solution to the problem.

There are companies that market cleaning solutions that are advertised to be specifically formulated for jewelry applications. Most of the ones that we encountered are ammonia and acid free, which should make them pretty safe for use. However, read the provided instructions carefully before applying any such cleaning solution on our beaded jewelry.

Keep the jewelry away from steam as some materials can lose color if exposed to it. If still in doubt, visit a jewelry professional who should be able to provide additional assistance in this matter.

To keep our beaded jewelry away from harmful chemicals means also keeping it away from items that we use on almost daily basis: hair sprays, cosmetics, lotions, and various household cleaners. These items can easily discolor some materials used in our jewelry.

Take off the jewelry whenever you are applying makeup, taking a shower, washing the dishes or performing any other routine household cleaning. By doing that, you will be able to avoid contact with substances that can damage or discolor the jewelry. Also, we strongly recommend against wearing our beaded jewelry while swimming in the pool as chlorine can cause substantial damage to it.

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