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Sterling Silver Jewelry Maintenance and Care - How to Clean your Sterling Silver Jewelry to Keep it Shiny and Lusterous

Cleaning new sterling silver jewelry has
sometimes The first important step forFor a more thorough cleaning, detergents can
keeping silver jewelry bright is preventingbe used. One method is to place a few
the tarnish in the first place. While rarelypinches of baking soda or other mild
discussed, learning how to prevent tarnishnon-phosphate detergents on your jewelry,
will save hours of cleaning time later on.then wash with mineral free water by either
You should remove all sterling silver jewelryrubbing with fingers or using a soft cloth.
when applying perfumes, hair spray, lotions,Scrubbers or soft tooth brushes may be used
and similar items. Try to avoid stainingfor a deeper cleaning only if necessary,
your jewelry with make-up, foods, and drink.since they may scratch the surface and dull
If you do stain your jewelry with the above,the  jewelry's  luster.
rinse immediately with water and soap (mild,
phosphate free preferably). Avoid strongThere are also chemical cleaners available,
chemicals, such as those found in hairbut repeated use of liquid cleaners can
coloring and dyes; these can tarnish silverresult in discoloration overtime, therefore,
instantly. Removing your jewelry when yousuch cleaners should only be used sparingly
bath or swim may or may not be necessary;and only when other methods of cleaning fail.
just rinse with soap and water afterwards to
clean  off  any  residual  chemicals.When cleaning with any of the methods listed
here, avoid directly cleaning any gemstones
The most common cleaning method for sterlingor  you  will  dull  the  polish  overtime.
silver jewelry is to use a soft polishing
cloth on pieces you frequently wear. ThisLearn more about Sterling Silver Jewelry by
helps remove any dirt or oils that may get onvisiting the import and wholesale jewelry
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The frequency of such cleanings will varydirectly from manufacturers worldwide. By
with each person, but the hard and fast ruleworking with manufacturers and retailers to
is to wipe the piece anytime you feel theproduce fresh and trendy new designs,
shine is looking dull or before you store theWholesale of Asia helps businesses get an
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Silver jewelry that won't be worn for a while
must be sealed in a plastic or cloth bag toNote: Article may be freely circulated if all
minimize exposure to oxygen, humidity, andcontent, author info, and links remain
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