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It can be assumed that we now had all the time to organize our cupboards, cupboards and sock drawers. And then reorganize ... then reorganize? Well, we've been delaying it long enough: Now it's time to get over this tarnished tangle called the "jeweler". And for a good reason! These are some of the most valuable parts of a wardrobe and should be treated as such. Getting started is scary, though, so calling a friend is a good place to start.
Jennifer Levitt, obsessed with jewelry and owner of Jennifer Levitt PR, spends a lot of time sending bi-directional jewelry samples to photo shoots and event celebrities. It also means that she spends a lot of time cleaning parts between shows. She said to me: "Every day, lotion, soaps and dirt can get caught in cracks, snap closures and decorations. Jewelry will tarnish and tarnish over time. Etw. But luckily there are simple and affordable solutions for this. We asked them to Share tips for the care of simple jewelry that is easy to make at home and basically impossible to screw on.
Dip your jewelry in detergent
"Generally, a few drops of a good Dawn dishwashing liquid in warm water, not hot water, is enough to keep most gold and silver jewelry clean. Dip your pieces in the solution for about five minutes and rinse with warm water Water, then place them on an untreated microfiber cloth to dry them, "says Levitt.
Give your jewelry the old "scrub n 'buff"
"If there is visible dirt on the part, you can gently rub it with a new soft bristle brush after removing it from the soap and water solution," Levitt says. "An old woman can show traces of toothpaste that can cause scratches. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a microfiber cloth." "
Keep silver and brass dry.
"When cleaning silver jewelry, make sure the enamel is completely dry before storing it. Any additional moisture speeds up the tarnishing of the silver, just like brass, "says Levitt.
Do not be seduced by acidic cleaners
"Avoid using acidic household cleaners like witch hazel and vinegar as they can damage certain more porous metals and stones," Levitt says. "Baking soda can also be abrasive and scratch softer metals and stones."
Be careful with sensitive materials.
"Jewelry with softer stones like opals, pearls, turquoise, coral or natural materials like wood, mammoth and bones should be cleaned a little differently," says Levitt. "These materials are sensitive to moisture and temperature and can shrink, expand, change color or crack."
She adds: "Instead of immersing the entire room, I recommend dipping a microfiber cloth in a soap and water mixture to polish and clean all metal parts, and carefully wiping stone or natural material with a dry microfiber cloth. Remove dirt, until you can clean the part professionally. "
Leave the legacy to the professionals
Maybe she skips the detergent for her great-grandmother's engagement ring. "Some pieces (like family heirlooms, vintage pieces with unique settings, or anything that has a high financial or sentimental value) really need to be cleaned by a professional jeweler," says Levitt. "They can really assess how their parts should be treated and have the cleaning solutions and equipment (such as ultrasound and steam cleaners) to handle any cleaning situation."
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