Ideally, rings are simply cleaned while washing your hands. Chains and, above all, earrings, however, require regular, targeted cleaning.
A fine, soft makeup brush is often faster and more thorough than an ultrasonic bath. Soak the jewelry briefly in a bowl of lukewarm water with a little soap. Then hold it firmly under water with your fingers and clean it carefully with the brush. Once everything is clean, rinse the jewelry with clear water and dry it carefully with a clean cloth. Paper towels are best, as they are highly absorbent and cleaner than a cloth used multiple times. It is best to always dry your jewelry instead of letting the water simply evaporate. This prevents water spots and residues.
A fine, soft makeup brush is important. A hard brush like a toothbrush should not be used.
Avoid moving the jewelry around in the bowl as much as possible, as silver or gold could get scratched against the bowl. Therefore, always hold the jewelry firmly with your hands while it is submerged.
With older jewelry that has been worn for a very long time, any coating may wear off over time. In this case, even a soft brush could further wear away an already damaged coating. Therefore, clean such jewelry with extra care.
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