When constantly wearing jewelry, you’ll always find a build-up of natural skin oils and dust – two things which can prevent your luxe jewelry from looking its ultimate best. Read on to find out how to take care of your jewelry at home by following our top cleaning tips.

 

How to clean a necklace chain at home

 

Necklace chains can be a little tricky to clean at home as they are very delicate pieces of jewelry. But, by following a few simple steps, you can regularly take care of your favorite pieces.

If your gold or silver necklace has lost some of its original luxe colour and shine, a gentle clean with soap and water will help to bring it back to life:

1. Mix a mild liquid soap with warm water in a bowl to create a foamy solution. Place the jewelry in the water and leave it to soak.
2. Take the jewelry out of the water after several minutes and use a soft cloth to rub the items, making sure you wipe all surface areas. If the jewelry has lots of small details or engravings, you can use a soft-bristled toothbrush to give any hard-to-reach areas a good clean.
3. Once the dirt has been removed, rinse the items clean in warm water.
4. Wipe with a lint-free cloth (you can use the handy polishing cloth that came with your jewelry) and be sure each piece is thoroughly dried before storing it in a jewelry box.

How to clean gold jewelry at home

 

Follow the method above to clean your gold-plated jewelry at home. In between these deep cleans, buff your jewelry with your handy polishing cloth provided to maintain the luxe shine.

If your gold jewelry needs an extra deep clean, you can use the baking soda method.

1. Line a glass bowl with aluminum foil, making sure that the shiny side of the foil faces upwards.
2. Add one tablespoon of baking soda and one tablespoon of salt to the bowl, and cover with enough hot water that the powders dissolve and there is enough of the mix to fully submerge your jewelry.
3. Add your jewelry to the solution and leave to soak for several minutes. You might notice black and yellow flakes floating away from the jewelry - don’t worry, this is the Sulphur, which is attracted to the aluminum and will float towards it. Once you can see that most of the tarnished areas have vanished, remove the jewelry from the bowl and rub it clean with a lint-free cloth.
4. Rinse the jewelry in warm running water and dry thoroughly again with a lint-free cloth, it will be as good as new!

 

How to take care of your silver jewelry at home

Follow the methods above to keep your silver jewelry clean at home. On top of this, make sure that you are careful when applying moisturizers and perfumes, as they can contain chemicals and oils that may cause any of your jewelry to tarnish. It’s best to apply these beauty products several minutes before putting on your jewelry, allowing them to soak in and avoid damaging your favorite accessories.

 

How to clean your earrings at home

Cleaning your earrings at home is quick and easy, especially if you follow the methods above. Store your jewelry in a safe, dry place when you’re not wearing it, and make sure you regularly clean your earrings between wears for health and safety.

How to clean rings at home

 

To clean your rings properly at home, follow the methods above and store your jewelry in a safe, dry place when you’re not wearing it. As we mentioned above, avoid using moisturizer at the same time as wearing your rings, ideally, take them off, apply your hand cream then wait for the moisturizer to be absorbed before putting your rings back on.

Discover our collection of luxe gold jewelry and silver jewelry now to find your perfect pieces of jewelry to wear. And if you need more help on how to clean your jewelry at home, email help@abbottlyonsupport.com.