When we buy jewelry, many businesses do not emphasize how it should be cleaned, resulting in many users wearing dirty jewelry and messy cleaners to clean.
You might not know that different types of jewelry have different cleaning methods, and some jewelry cannot be washed with water, so we have compiled a list of stainless steel jewelry cleaning methods that you might find helpful.
Stainless steel jewelry characteristics
Stainless steel jewelry is a special kind of metal jewelry. The texture is very tough, but very corrosion-resistant. It will not be like silver jewelry turning black, and will not be like copper and other jewelry easy to allergies, not to mention alloy jewelry because of lead and toxic.
Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion – however, stainless steel applications can still suffer surface damage. Oxidation, corrosion, rusting or staining can occur over time in harsh environments without routine cleaning and maintenance. Repeated mechanical damage can also lead to faster metal degradation.
All stainless steels contain a minimum of 10.5% chromium by weight. It is this chromium content that forms a shield called a passivation layer. This layer protects stainless steel from corrosion. The higher the chromium content, the better the corrosion resistance. Stainless steel rusting occurs when the passivation layer is damaged and there is not enough chromium to re-form.
Daily stainless steel jewelry maintenance steps (performed every 6 months)
Remove accumulated dirt with a soft nylon brush. Wash with mild soap or detergent. Then rinse with clean water. Dry with a soft cloth, disposable rag or hair dryer. Stainless steel care and maintenance may require harmful chemicals. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the cleaner or polish. Ensure that personal protective equipment is worn in accordance with occupational health and safety guidelines.
Specific stainless steel cleaning
When stainless steel jewelry becomes very dirty and shows signs of surface discoloration or corrosion, routine cleaning is not a complete solution. Listed below are cleaning methods designed to address specific types of damage.
1, toothpaste
You can use toothpaste to scrub stainless steel. When stainless steel rusts, you can first wet the stainless steel with water to locate the rust, and then squeeze toothpaste into the stainless steel rust location. After a soft rag gently scrub, and then rinse with water, then you can clean the stainless steel jewelry.
2, white vinegar
White vinegar can make stainless steel bright as new, but also in stainless steel stains or rust location evenly coated with white vinegar, followed by a soft brush slightly scrubbing, you can be above the stains or rust scrubbing down, because white vinegar is the main component of acetic acid, and rust reacts with acetic acid.
3, stainless steel special cleaner
To clean stainless steel jewelry, you can use stainless steel special cleaner, which can be used to clean stainless steel jewelry, earrings, bracelets, etc. The method of use is to apply the cleaner to the stained areas, and then use a soft brush dipped in water to scrub.
4,Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine
Ultrasonic cleaning machine plus special cleaning agent can be quickly applied to the surface of stainless steel jewelry to remove oil stains and rust.
