Sparkle Sabotage! Avoid These 8 Jewellery Cleaning Blunders Right Now – ryan
Ishita Singh
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Scrubbing with toothpaste
Cleaning your jewellery with toothpaste can do more harm than good. Toothpaste is abrasive and can scratch the gold and loosen the stones.
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Soaking in lemon juice
It’s a popular DIY solution, but should not be used for cleaning jewellery. Lemon juice is very acidic and abrasive for cleaning.
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Boiling your jewellery
Soft stones, including emeralds and opals, should not be steamed because they might crack. Soaking jewellery directly in boiling water can weaken and misshape your jewellery.
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Trying to bleach
Bleach is made up of harsh chemicals that will break down the metals in your jewellery. It can cause permanent damage and discolouration.
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Wearing it in the shower
It actually can make your jewellery dirtier because it collects soap scum. Hard water damages softer jewellery. So, it’s best to take it off before your shower!
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Submerging in vinegar
Vinegar is another popular at-home solution for cleaning. However, like lemon juice, vinegar is very acidic and will damage your soft stones and plated jewellery.
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Using baking soda
Another popular household cleaner that could damage your jewellery! Baking soda is abrasive and too alkaline. It can scratch softer metals and stones.
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Overwashing
While cleaning your jewellery is necessary, do not overdo it! Overwashing can harm and make it dull.
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