How to Clean and Care for Earrings?

We all want our earrings to look as good as the day we bought them. But how can we do this without having to take them to a professional all the time? There’s a guide about how to clean and care for your earrings at home.

How to Store Earrings

Try a Jewelry Organizer Stand

Avoid loss, breakage and underuse by storing earrings on a nice organizer on your dresser or bathroom dresser. These jewelry organizer stands are available in a variety of styles and sizes, allowing you to easily see all your options. The versatile design allows longer pieces to hang freely while holding small pillars in pairs.

Hanging is best

The best way to store earrings is to place them on something they can hang on or pierce, making sure they don’t touch other items. In addition, you will be able to display them all for easy selection.

How to Clean Earrings

Classic Cleaning Method for Earrings

Usually, we put the earrings in a small plastic container and fill half with peroxide. Then let the earrings soak in peroxide for ten to twenty minutes. If they are particularly dirty, soak them overnight. After removing the earrings, we use a small jewelry brush or toothpick to remove any remaining dirt and debris. Finally, place clean earrings on paper towels and let them air dry completely before wearing or storing.

This method works for most earrings. Just make sure to clean them once a week, otherwise the metal will get dull, giving them a stale look. However, some types of earrings cannot be washed using universal methods as gemstones or settings can be ruined.

Cleaning Method for Earrings with Gemstones

• Pour 1/4 cup ammonia into a bowl of warm water. Put the diamond earrings in the solution and let them sit for about twenty minutes.
• Be sure to wear rubber gloves before removing the earrings from the aqueous ammonia solution. Then place the earrings in another glass of clean, warm water. Add about a teaspoon of liquid dish soap. After that, place the earrings in a bowl and spin them around.
• Scrub the diamond earrings gently with a soft toothbrush or jewelry brush. Try to get into the cracks, where dirt and debris are most likely to accumulate. Scrub the earrings until they sparkle.
• Rinse them with clean, warm water thoroughly. Gently polish them with a soft, lint-free cloth or suede.

Cleaning Method for Silver Earrings

• Make sure the earrings are fully immersed in warm water.
• Adding baking soda over warm water until the earrings undergo a chemical reaction.
• Soak them in the baking soda/water mixture for a full hour.
• Rinse the earrings with plain water and dry them with a soft cloth.

Cleaning Method for Pearl Earrings

To avoid excess moisture in the borehole, never dip the necklace in a soap and water mixture.

• Moisten a thin mesh rag with a mixture of soap and warm water.Then wipe the pearls carefully.
• Examine each pearl with a magnifying glass. If dirt or grime persists, use a soft brush to remove as much residue as possible.
• After that, dry your pearl earrings with a lint-free cloth.
• Blow knots and drill holes gently to help dry any excess moisture.
• Never use a hair dryer or any heat-generating equipment to dry pearls.

FAQs

How to Clean Silver Earrings Glued with Jewels?

If your silver earrings are set to be glued to them with jewelry, do not use the silver cleaning method. Instead, use jewelry cleaners and soft cloths to illuminate the earrings.

Is It Okay to Wear Pearl Earrings with Other Earrings?

In theory, the answer is yes. Pairing pearl earrings with other earrings will give it a sparkling feeling. However, it is important to avoid contact with other jewelry to minimize accidental scratches.