| Cleaning new sterling silver jewelry has | | | | damage. |
| sometimes The first important step for keeping | | | | For a more thorough cleaning, detergents can be |
| silver jewelry bright is preventing the tarnish in | | | | used. One method is to place a few pinches of |
| the first place. While rarely discussed, learning how | | | | baking soda or other mild non-phosphate |
| to prevent tarnish will save hours of cleaning time | | | | detergents on your jewelry, then wash with |
| later on. You should remove all sterling silver | | | | mineral free water by either rubbing with fingers |
| jewelry when applying perfumes, hair spray, | | | | or using a soft cloth. Scrubbers or soft tooth |
| lotions, and similar items. Try to avoid staining | | | | brushes may be used for a deeper cleaning only if |
| your jewelry with make-up, foods, and drink. If | | | | necessary, since they may scratch the surface |
| you do stain your jewelry with the above, rinse | | | | and dull the jewelry's luster. |
| immediately with water and soap (mild, phosphate | | | | There are also chemical cleaners available, but |
| free preferably). Avoid strong chemicals, such as | | | | repeated use of liquid cleaners can result in |
| those found in hair coloring and dyes; these can | | | | discoloration overtime, therefore, such cleaners |
| tarnish silver instantly. Removing your jewelry | | | | should only be used sparingly and only when other |
| when you bath or swim may or may not be | | | | methods of cleaning fail. |
| necessary; just rinse with soap and water | | | | When cleaning with any of the methods listed |
| afterwards to clean off any residual chemicals. | | | | here, avoid directly cleaning any gemstones or |
| The most common cleaning method for sterling | | | | you will dull the polish overtime. |
| silver jewelry is to use a soft polishing cloth on | | | | Learn more about Sterling Silver Jewelry by |
| pieces you frequently wear. This helps remove | | | | visiting the import and wholesale jewelry |
| any dirt or oils that may get on your jewelry | | | | knowledge center of Wholesale of Asia at where |
| through contact with skin and the environment. A | | | | you'll find a diverse and unique selection of |
| soft non-abrasive cloth will work, or visit a | | | | Wholesale Jewelry such as Sterling Silver, Precious |
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| polishing clothes especially designed for jewelry | | | | cost and imported directly from manufacturers |
| polishing. The frequency of such cleanings will vary | | | | worldwide. By working with manufacturers and |
| with each person, but the hard and fast rule is to | | | | retailers to produce fresh and trendy new |
| wipe the piece anytime you feel the shine is | | | | designs, Wholesale of Asia helps businesses get an |
| looking dull or before you store the piece away | | | | edge over competition and increase their bottom |
| for an extended period. | | | | lines. |
| Silver jewelry that won't be worn for a while | | | | Note: Article may be freely circulated if all content, |
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