Before cleaning costume jewelry its necessary to determine what components are made from, that are made with a wide range of materials; as stones, glass, plastic and some metals such as brass, steel, silver, copper; more economical than fine jewelry composition. Therefore, it has a delicate surface, which must be careful not to damage their costume jewelry and so it can look shining.
To clean costume jewelry with rhinestones, make a concentrated solution with a dishwasher base, use this only on nonporous crystals. Apply it with a soft cloth; you can also use a soft toothbrush until they are clean.
Similarly, for jewelry with metals is ideally soaked in warm water with a tablespoon of detergent, using a brush to remove the dirt. Rinse the piece with water, place it over an absorbent cloth, and then dry it with a hair dryer at low temperature. You can do the cleaning by placing the jewel in a cup, adding two tablespoon of vinegar, then add a pinch of baking soda to a brush and rub gently rinsing after with warm water.
Copper jewelry are fragile, so it is not advisable to soak them in water because fluids react with copper, causing deterioration of the piece while it is washed; therefore, you should use dry method to clean it, one of them by scrubbing the piece with a brush, to remove the dirt, rub with a cloth that will give shine.
When cleaning costume jewelry with organic materials, better don’t do it with liquids, the best is swiping a cloth to remove the dust. The patina that leaves them as time goes by, embellishes these garments, giving them a very particular aged effect, making them attractive.
One problem that may be common to clean costume jewelry is the presence of stains or rust caused by sweat or rubbing with other jewelry or closure; therefore, try to take them as they appear, to do this, you have to cover the bottom of a container with aluminum foil adding a tablespoon of salt and baking soda, adding two cups of warm water and introducing the jewel. This mixture replaces the spots with the brightness of aluminum, but you should let them submerged for several minutes.
It is important to avoid costume jewelry have contact with chemicals such as perfume, fixatives hair products and other agents, which ingredients devastate these delicate jewels. It is essential to save them in fresh sites, away from moisture, separating them from each other. In the “YouTube” channel “SuperLove4makeup” give you advice to protect your costume jewelry.
Isn’t easy cleaning costume jewelry because their fragile textures; however, using the right cares and knowing how the different materials react, the process will be easier for you. Although these items are not made of expensive materials, highlight their beauty and style every time you use them.