How to clean earrings helps you reduce bacteria when wearing them and protect your health. However, few people know how to clean earrings at home properly and quickly. So let's learn with Helios how to clean earrings to keep them clean!
Note before cleaning earrings
Wearing earrings is a popular style. However, ear piercing can cause infection if the earrings are not of good quality and the piercing site is not cleaned properly, especially right after the piercing.
Note before cleaning earrings
Therefore, to clean earrings and ensure good quality, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Earring material: Check what material your earrings are made of ( silver, gold, metal or plastic earrings ...) to choose a safe and suitable disinfectant.
- Use a specialized cleaning solution: soak or wash the earrings with specialized cleaning alcohol, salt water or hydrogen peroxide.
- For new ear piercing users: use salt water to clean the ear piercing.
- Take care to clean the part of the piercing that will go through your ear.
- Store earrings in dry, clean and cool places to limit bacteria invasion.
- You should spend at least 2 weeks/time to clean your earrings.
Notes when cleaning newly pierced earrings
In addition, here are 3 steps to clean earrings for newly pierced people without removing the new earrings:
- Step 1: Wash and sanitize your hands before cleaning your earrings.
- Step 2: Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in about 300ml of warm water
- Step 3: Use a clean soft towel or cloth, soak it in saline solution and then gently clean the area around the ear piercing hole.
How to clean earrings
Currently, because earrings are made from many different materials (platinum, gold, silver, metal, plastic...), there will be separate cleaning solutions for each type of material. However, there are 3 ways to clean earrings: quick cleaning, thorough cleaning and cleaning without removing the earrings .
Note:
- For earrings with stones: before using any earring cleaning solution, you need to read the instructions carefully to avoid damaging the stones.
- Pearl earrings can be easily damaged if you use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or water that is too hot. Therefore, to clean pearl earrings, you just need to take a soft cloth and gently wipe the remaining part without touching the pearl.
- Always wash your hands thoroughly and disinfect before cleaning your earrings.
The methods of cleaning earrings that you can apply are as follows:
How to clean earrings quickly
Use when: quick and urgent cleaning, no time to clean.
- Step 1: Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to a clean cotton pad or cloth.
- Step 2: Then wipe the earring thoroughly, especially the part that comes into contact with the ear hole.
- Step 3: Finally, you need to rinse the earrings with clean water and use a clean, soft cloth to dry them.
How to clean earrings thoroughly
Use when: regular cleaning (monthly or quarterly), when there is time to clean the earrings to make them clean and shiny.
Clean with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide:
- Step 1: Put a little 90-degree alcohol or hydrogen peroxide in a small cup, then soak the earring in the solution and leave it for about 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Next, use a cloth to wipe clean and rinse with clean water. Then store the earrings in a cool, clean place.
Alternatively, you can clean your earrings with heat:
- Step 1: Take some boiling water and pour it into a heat-resistant box.
- Step 2: Then soak the earrings in the cup for 20 minutes to kill all bacteria.
- Step 3: Use tweezers to remove the earring, and use a clean, soft cloth to dry it. Then store it in a cool, clean place.
How to clean earrings without removing them from your ears
Applicable for: in case of newly pierced ears, the piercing wound is sensitive and has not healed yet, you need to clean the earrings without removing them from your ears.
How to do:
- Step 1: Wash your hands thoroughly before starting to clean your earrings.
- Step 2: Dissolve a spoonful of salt water with warm water.
- Step 3: Finally, use a clean towel soaked in saline solution to wipe the earring and the earlobe around the piercing site.
See more: How to choose earrings
Helios - Stylish and prestigious jewelry brand
Cleaning your earrings properly not only helps you maintain the beauty and shine of your jewelry but also ensures the health of your ears. With the simple and safe methods we have shared, you can easily do it at home without the need for professional services. Remember to clean your earrings regularly to avoid infection and prolong the life of your jewelry. Wish you always be confident and radiant with your favorite earrings!
Helios is a jewelry brand specializing in silver bracelets, necklaces and rings for men. Since our establishment in 2016, we have always focused on crafting handmade products with meticulousness and attention to detail. Although focusing on serving the men's market, Helios constantly strives to bring customers at home and abroad products that are always improved and innovated.
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