Thursday, 4 July 2013

Care Tips For Stainless Steel Necklaces

By Tonia Merritt


Stainless steel necklaces are one of the most popular kinds of accessories these days. Jewelries made from stainless steel are quite popular because its color and appearance make it suitable for both men and women. It is not as flashy as gold but still looks elegant. Another reason for its popularity is because of its durability. This material does not easily corrode not like other metals.

Although such jewelries are very durable, these things still need to be maintained. Just like all the other jewelries, these items cannot last if they are not given the right maintenance. Even the strongest material can succumb to water, heat, and other damaging factors. Jewelries have to maintained, stored, and cleaned by taking into consideration the material it is made of.

Something as durable as stainless steel is still vulnerable when it comes to scratches. The jewelry can easily become scratched if you will place it near something that is rough or sharp. Take good care of your jewelries by not putting them in your pocket and by being careful every time you will wear them.

Jewelries should be cleaned especially when frequently used. Dirt, dust, sweat, and oil will stick to the surface making your jewelry look very dirty and dull. To clean stainless steel jewelries, one thing you can do is mix a mild detergent in warm water. Soak the jewelry in the solution and gently wipe it using a soft cloth.

Another thing you can do is to clean the jewelry using toothpaste. However, you should not use just any kind of toothpaste. Do not use toothpaste that contains silica. This is because this will damage the surface. Apply the toothpaste on the surface and gently rub it. This will help clean and restore the shine.

Another example of a solution that you can try is the baking soda and vinegar solution. These two ingredients are commonly used in cleaning surfaces. However, vinegar can be corrosive. For this reason, you have to be careful about the amount you will put. To be safe, always test the solution first on another item before using it on the jewelry.

Fortunately, you can already buy special cleaning products these days. For peace of mind and for your convenience, the best thing to do is to buy one of those stainless steel cleaners. You can use this to clean your jewelries without having to worry that you will do something bad to them.

Another important maintenance tip would be proper storage. Jewelries should be placed in a box or plastic to keep it away from other objects. If possible, use an airtight storage to help keep moisture away. Before storing, see to it that you have already cleaned and dried the item.

Keeping stainless steel necklaces in good condition is not that difficult. This can be done using simple means. There is no need for the owner to purchase any expensive equipment or do any complicated technique just to maintain these jewelries.




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