How to clean pearls

 To cleanse the pearls do not use bleaching agents, baking soda, and solutions containing ammonia. Ideal baby soap or shampoo without alkali. In a small container, pour warm water and cook the soap solution. Moisten a cotton ball, squeeze and rub the pearl. Try not to immerse the necklace or bracelet in water completely. Soaked string stretched and quickly deteriorates. For the same reason you can not swim in the pearl beads. Earrings, rings and brooches can soak in soapy water for a short time - 10-15 minutes.

Return the pearl luster can be using olive oil. Apply a few drops on a cotton pad and polish. Blot excess oil with a paper towel. Do not use other types of oils to clean pearls - pearl may darken.

Return the original appearance of the decoration will help potato starch. Pour a little powder on the flannel or velvet cloth and gently clean the jewelry.

Tidy tarnished pearls can be as follows. In cotton handkerchief wrap decoration and a few tablespoons of finely ground sodium chloride. Put under a stream of warm water to rinse until the salt dissolves. In this way, it is not recommended to clean the bracelets and necklaces.

Do not let the spirits and toilet water pearls - essential oils leave greasy marks on the pearl, which will eventually turn into a stubborn yellow stains. Always wipe with a damp flannel cloth ornaments after you put it. Sebum gradually softens coating pearls. In addition, always remove the ring before use hand cream.

If you do not run the risk of brush decoration yourself, contact a goldsmith. Professionals use special preparations for cleaning.