Care Tips For Stainless Steel Necklaces

By Tonia Merritt


There are many people that are fond of wearing stainless steel necklaces. Such pieces of jewelry are favored by many because of it has certain advantages over other precious metals. One of these advantages is that it is more versatile. This can easily be worn by both men and women. However, its biggest advantage is its durability. The material has more resistance against corrosion than other metals.

Although stainless steel is quiet durable, this is not an excuse for owners to just take their jewelries for granted. Just like any other jewelry, these things still need to be maintained if you want them to last and always look flawless. The kind of material the jewelry is made of will affect the way it has to be cleaned, stored, and maintained for it to always be in good condition.

One thing you have to protect your necklace or any other jewelry from is scratch. No matter how durable it is, the surface can still get scratched especially when it will come in contact with something sharp or rough. Scratches can be avoided by being careful when wearing your jewelry and when putting them somewhere.

Jewelries that are always being used especially necklaces should be cleaned every now and then. This is because over time dust, sweat, oil, and dirt will accumulate on the surface making the jewelry look dull and dirty. A good way to clean stainless steel items is soaking it mild detergent and warm water. Wipe the surface with a soft cloth.

Another way that you can clean your jewelry is by making use of toothpaste. This method is used to clean gold and silver jewelries as well. However, always check your toothpaste before you will apply it. Beware of an ingredient called silica because this is not good for the surface. Toothpaste can help clean and make the jewelry shiny.

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, there are now products that were specially formulated for cleaning stainless steel. For convenience and for your own peace of mind, it is also a good idea to purchase stainless steel cleaners. By using this, you will not worry about damaging or scratching the surface every time you have to clean the jewelry.

Proper storage is also essential for the maintenance of jewelries. Your items should be kept dry at all times by placing them in an airtight storage like a box or plastic. An airtight storage helps prevent moisture. The jewelries should be cleaned first before being stored. It is advisable to separate each jewelry to avoid scratches.

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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