How to Care for and Clean Your Jewelry at Home

How to Care for and Clean Your Jewelry at Home

Gold and silver jewelry are precious pieces that deserve careful maintenance to preserve their shine. Over time, these materials can tarnish or accumulate residue, but don’t worry—here are simple tips to restore their brilliance at home.

Why Does Jewelry Tarnish?

  • Gold is a durable metal but can lose its luster due to dust, chemicals (soaps, perfumes, etc.), or contact with skin.
  • Silver reacts with sulfur in the air, causing slight oxidation, which can result in a darkened or yellowish appearance.

Gold Jewelry

Required Materials:

  • Gold cleaning solution
  • Jewelry cleaning wipes for gold
  • (Both products are available in-store!)

Important: Avoid using random cleaning products, as these may damage your jewelry.

Steps for Cleaning Solution:

  1. Place one piece of jewelry at a time into the bowl.
  2. Soak for 30 seconds.
  3. Gently brush the jewelry.
  4. Rinse with lukewarm water.
  5. Dry with a soft cloth.

Steps for Cleaning Wipes:

  1. Gently rub the jewelry with the wipe.

Silver Jewelry

Required Materials:

  • Silver cleaning solution
  • Jewelry cleaning wipes

Steps for Cleaning Solution:

  1. Place one piece of jewelry at a time into the bowl.
  2. Soak for a maximum of 10 seconds.
  3. Rinse with lukewarm water.
  4. Dry with a soft cloth.

Steps for Cleaning Wipes:

  1. Gently rub the jewelry with the wipe.

Tips for Maintaining Your Jewelry

  • Avoid prolonged exposure to humidity, chemicals, and perfumes.
  • Store them properly: Use a padded jewelry box or fabric pouches to prevent scratches and oxidation.
  • Clean regularly: Clean your jewelry once a month to prevent dirt buildup.

When to Consult a Professional

If your jewelry contains gemstones, is delicate, or has stubborn stains, it’s best to entrust it to a jeweler for a deep and secure cleaning.

With these tips, your gold and silver jewelry will regain their sparkle and remain as beautiful as the day you bought them. Take good care of them, and they’ll stay with you for years to come!

Need personalized advice or professional cleaning? Visit us at P & M Bélanger—we’d be happy to help! 😊

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