Just like your house or apartment, your jewelry box needs an annual deep cleaning, too. Many people love to wear their jewelry on a daily basis, and choose not to remove them when working, exercising, etc. Exposing them to the elements can leave our favorite pieces dull, dirty or even damaged. If you want your jewelry to last as long as possible, and if you want to prevent bacteria from spreading, keeping them clean and sterile is key.
What Does Spring Cleaning Symbolize?
For many people, spring cleaning is about much more than just getting rid of junk and dirt. It's also meant to symbolize starting a new chapter and clearing out all the negatives in the mind and soul to make way for good times ahead. Below you’ll find some of the best tips and tricks to deep clean your jewelry this spring, or year-round.
WHAT CAN I CLEAN MY JEWELRY WITH?
Antibacterial Soap & Water
Antibacterial soap is one of the most common ingredients for cleaning jewelry at home. This solution contains additional antimicrobial or antiseptic properties that can be great for cleaning many materials. All you need to do is soak the pieces in warm water and antibacterial soap for a few minutes, then rinse and dry carefully.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Many people use hydrogen peroxide to clean their precious jewelry due to its safety, availability and affordability. It simultaneously acts as a disinfectant and removes dirt. All you need to do is dip a cotton pad into a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and run it over your jewelry pieces, or you can let them soak in said solution for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
Boiling Water
Hot water can be an easy (and cheap) cleaning solution, but should only be used for hard metal jewelry. To use this method, simply submerge your jewelry in boiling water for about 30 minutes, then remove and wipe away any grime with a clean cloth.
While any of these methods can be successful, they can also be too abrasive and easily damage jewelry if not done correctly. Plus, many store bought jewelry cleaners are only made for one specific type of jewelry such as diamonds, silver, or pearls. This can make cleaning multiple types of jewelry in one batch more difficult. Luckily there is one fool proof way to clean and sterilize your jewelry at home, without the risk of damage.
WHAT IS THE BEST HOME REMEDY TO CLEAN JEWELRY?
The absolute best way to professionally deep clean your jewelry without an autoclave is to use a steamer sterilizer. One of the best at-home sterilizers available is the Baby Brezza One Step Baby Bottle Sterilizer. This sterilizer kills 99.9% of germs using pure, natural steam. While it was designed to clean baby bottles and parts, it is completely safe to use with many other household items! Steam and heat will cause dirt and debris to loosen from the jewelry, making it super easy to wipe away.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU USE A BOTTLE STERILIZER FOR?
As previously mentioned, a bottle sterilizer can be used to sterilize many items that collect dirt and bacteria –– baby related or not. These include things like cell phone cases, keys, and glasses, plus pacifiers, breast pump parts, baby toys, and rubber nipples. So explore the gadget today to see for yourself, and discover how the One Step Sterilizer Dryer Advanced can save you even more time by sterilizing and drying 33% faster.