Editor’s Guide To Cleaning Your Jewelry During The Corona Virus Outbreak

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Cropped closeup of a boho girl's hands with many rings on her fingers, in gold and silver with dark blue stones

As the news on Corona Virus keep spreading things keep get strange and we keeping asking lots of questions like How many times do I have to wash my hands daily? Do I have to carry hand sanitizer about? How many can I squirt in a day? Can my rings get infected?

Well, even if you’re not going out and about you might just like wearing your rings or perhaps it makes you happy when you see them on your fingers. But since you’ll be washing your hands almost every time how can you keep them clean?

After your hands and you notice you haven’t touched the spot where the ring stays, it’s okay to remove it and wash them properly. Moisturizing plays a crucial part in keeping hands germ-free. Hands that are cracked or dry lose their safety barrier, which could make the hand unable to absorb the antibacterial benefits of sanitizer and soap. But lotion can be Rings set with gems can collect lotion or debris behind the stones,” It is important to keep this area clean for many reasons. That buildup can be a prime place for bacteria or irritants to collect, which can lead to skin irritations. Also, decreased airflow behind the stone can trap moisture against the finger, which is also a common cause of irritation. And buildup of debris in a jewel can lead to unnecessary wear, and even loosening of prongs, which can result in lost stones.”problematic for items like engagement rings and other stones.

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“Rings set with gems can collect lotion or debris behind the stones,” It is important to keep this area clean for many reasons. That buildup can be a prime place for bacteria or irritants to collect, which can lead to skin irritations. Also, decreased airflow behind the stone can trap moisture against the finger, which is also a common cause of irritation. And buildup of debris in a jewel can lead to unnecessary wear, and even loosening of prongs, which can result in lost stones.”

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The best, safest way to keep your jewelry clean and looking its best is to wash it using a mild dish soap,” “If you notice any change in your jewelry from hand sanitizer, wash the piece immediately with warm, mild dish-soapy water. This will remove any residual chemicals left from the sanitizer. Bring the piece to an experienced jeweler as soon as you can to asses the damage and discuss repairs.” Also, don’t forget to stay away from social gatherings.

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