Gold, silver, stainless steel... our jewels are made of many different materials. And while they may be rustproof and particularly resistant, maintaining them is not an option. However, germs can survive and grow on many surfaces, even unsuspected ones, and our most beautiful jewels are among them. Indeed, these little marvels also need regular cleaning. But how and why should we clean our jewels? Daniel Gérard explains.
Why clean our jewelry?
We all think of certain basic daily hygiene gestures; between systematic hand-washing, regular housework and surface cleaning, we forget about our jewelry. However, they too can be infected by all kinds of germs; for example,
Caregivers are instructed not to wear jewelry while working - not only rings and bracelet, but also necklaces and earrings. They can be a source of multiple contamination.
Basic gestures
A golden rule: jewelry should be cleaned separately from your hands. Although hand-washing contributes to their cleanliness, it is only a partial disinfection of the metal from which they are made.
Among other things, cleaning them individually with antibacterial soap is by far the best solution. Soaking them in a hydroalcoholic solution is also recommended to limit the development and spread of germs.
While cleaning surfaces and clothes are essential hygiene measures, so are metals. From gold and silver to stainless steel, it's vital to purify our jewelry and sterilize it from harmful germs. Antibacterial soaps, jewelry cleaners and hydroalcoholic solutions are your best allies.
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