Handcrafted Jewellery Care & Cleaning Guide

Jewellery Cleaning Tips

Keep your handcrafted Girl in the Garage jewellery looking clean and shiny for many years to come by following these simple tips:

Remove Your Jewellery Before Tips

Soaps or body products used whilst showering or cleaning can cause a film to form, making your jewellery appear dull. Avoid this by always removing your jewellery before taking a shower or going for a swim.

Use Jewellery Polishing Cloths for Best Results

It’s always best to regularly polish your jewellery with the correct polishing cloth. Although it may not be visible immediately, paper towels and tissue can cause scratches because of the fibres in these products. Therefore, cloths made specifically for jewellery are the best way to maintain the sparkle in your Girl in the Garage pieces.

Clean Your Jewellery with Care

Be careful when cleaning your handcrafted jewellery and always ensure you use the appropriate products. You can either purchase special jewellery cleaners or make a simple cleaning solution yourself. Whatever you decide, seek advice from a jewellery expert first.

Using Warm Water to Clean Jewellery

Warm water is great for cleaning jewellery, however, you should be aware that water can cause reactions with some cleaning fluids resulting in discolouration. 

Sterling Silver is especially susceptible to this problem. Should this occur, this problem can be remedied by buffing and using tarnish remover.

Most crystals and gemstones should not be cleaned in water.

Avoid Cleaning Damaged Jewellery

Never clean any jewellery that is damaged, cracked or broken, because the additional handling will worsen the problem. If you find that a piece of jewellery is damaged, it should be set aside for repair as soon as possible.

Inspect Your Jewellery Regularly

When having your jewellery professionally cleaned, it's a good idea to have each item checked and inspected for any possible problems. Addressing signs of damage, or loose gemstones will prevent any further damage or loss, keeping all of your pieces in excellent shape for years.