One of the common materials used in the creation of modern jewellery is stainless steel, and more and more jewellers are looking to use this material for its unique properties, which not only make it sturdy and stable, but also help to add to the longevity and lifespan of the creations. As with any material it's important to look after your stainless steel designs properly.
Stainless steel can come in a number of different forms, but when it comes to jewellery most companies tend to use the most corrosion and rust resistant styles in their creations - to save you a lot of hard work down the line. Although stainless steel is naturally quite resilient it can fall susceptible to a range of household chemicals and materials which may cause it to corrode.
When it comes to tackling the idea of cleaning stainless steel the first approach is to remove any of the dirt, grease and grime that has built up on your jewellery over time. Even if you can't see it all to the naked eye, once you start the cleaning process you will frequently be amazed by quite how much damage has been done to your jewellery items.
The cleaning process needs to be performed carefully as being too harsh or using an abrasive cloth can leave your jewellery with a range of scratches and marks which can tarnish your items and can be incredibly difficult to remove. Gentle motions are usually the best when it comes to cleaning your jewellery and ensuring it remains in pristine condition.
Contrary to popular belief soap and water is not necessarily the best way to clean items of jewellery and in many cases using the wrong type of soap can have the same effect on an item of jewellery as using an abrasive chemical. A soft based soap may be appropriate for most items of jewellery and should be used instead of harsher soaps which can end up taking layers off your stainless steel items.
Stainless steel can come in a number of different forms, but when it comes to jewellery most companies tend to use the most corrosion and rust resistant styles in their creations - to save you a lot of hard work down the line. Although stainless steel is naturally quite resilient it can fall susceptible to a range of household chemicals and materials which may cause it to corrode.
When it comes to tackling the idea of cleaning stainless steel the first approach is to remove any of the dirt, grease and grime that has built up on your jewellery over time. Even if you can't see it all to the naked eye, once you start the cleaning process you will frequently be amazed by quite how much damage has been done to your jewellery items.
The cleaning process needs to be performed carefully as being too harsh or using an abrasive cloth can leave your jewellery with a range of scratches and marks which can tarnish your items and can be incredibly difficult to remove. Gentle motions are usually the best when it comes to cleaning your jewellery and ensuring it remains in pristine condition.
Contrary to popular belief soap and water is not necessarily the best way to clean items of jewellery and in many cases using the wrong type of soap can have the same effect on an item of jewellery as using an abrasive chemical. A soft based soap may be appropriate for most items of jewellery and should be used instead of harsher soaps which can end up taking layers off your stainless steel items.