No one wants their jewelry to get messy. But earrings aren’t just washed to look good. The ear piercings are sensitive and do not allow dust or germs to enter the earring. Earrings should be washed frequently to keep them looking good and comfortable for a long time.
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Hydrogen peroxide washing method
1. Wash your hands to prevent the further spread of bacteria. Wash your hands with soap and warm running water. Rinse between the fingers and the top of the wrist for at least 20 seconds. Wipe off the water with a clean towel.
2. Moisten a cotton pad with hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria and restores the luster of earrings. Bring a cotton pad, cotton swab, or pad to the opening of the hydrogen peroxide bottle. Then tilt the bottle to moisten it with hydrogen peroxide.
3. Wipe and clean the entire earring with a cotton pad. Wipe the earring with a cotton pad. Wash the earrings for 2 minutes each and use more hydrogen peroxide if necessary. Then wash it off with water in a bowl.
4. For more thorough cleaning, soak the earrings in hydrogen peroxide. If you wipe the earring with a cotton pad, etc., fibers may remain. To prevent this or to further clean, soak the earrings in a small cup of hydrogen peroxide for 5-10 minutes. Afterward, put it in a bowl of water and rinse thoroughly.
5. Let it sit for a few minutes to dry. After cleaning the earrings, place them on a clean cloth to dry. Check that the earrings are dry by touching them a few times. When they are dry, store them separately or wear them.
Hot water washing
1. Wash your hands before starting. When washing your earrings, wash your hands first to prevent the further spread of germs. Wash your hands with soap and warm running water for 20 seconds. Rinse again and place on a clean towel to dry.
2. Boil water in a microwave or gas stove. When you don’t have the material and you need to polish your earrings a little, it’s good to wash them in hot water. First, put 2 cups of water in a pot and put it on the gas stove, and heat it until it boils.
3. Soak the earrings in hot water for 20 minutes. Remove the water from the fire and drop the earrings inside. Leave it in the water for 20 minutes to clean.
4. Take out the earring and scrub it with a toothbrush. When the water has cooled, try scooping out the earrings with a spoon or hand. Gently scrub with an old toothbrush. Make sure to scrub away any remaining dust, one at a time. When done, wash the earrings with warm water.
5. Place the earrings on a clean towel to dry. Let the earrings dry for a few minutes. Tap twice with a towel to remove excess moisture. Make sure it is dry by touching it with your hand before storing or wearing it.
How to Clean Diamond Earrings
1. Diamonds should be washed with dish soap and warm water to prevent discoloration. Mix 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with 1 cup of warm water and let the diamond earrings soak for 3-4 minutes. Remove the earrings with a spoon and scrub them with a soft toothbrush. Let it soak for an additional 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of cold water and rinse. Place it on a clean towel and let it dry.
How to clean silver earrings
1. Wash silver earrings with warm water and baking soda. To clean silver earrings, first lay the silver foil on the shiny side up. Place the earrings on the tinfoil and let the baking sheet fill with warm water until the earrings are submerged. Sprinkle baking soda on the earring until it foams. Then let it soak for 1 hour. Place the earrings in a bowl of clean water, rinse and place them on a soft cloth to dry.
How to clean pearl earrings
1. Wash pearl earrings with mild dishwashing liquid and water. Mix lukewarm water and a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid. Soak a soft cleaning cloth and gently wipe the pearl earrings. Place it on a towel and let it dry naturally before wearing.
