Silver care guide
925 Sterling Silver is a precious material that requires regular maintenance to maintain its shine and luster. Here are our recommendations.
Regular cleaning
Daily cleaning (simple):
- Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe your jewelry
- An old cotton t-shirt or a microfiber cloth works very well
- Avoid rough fabrics that could scratch the silver
Deep cleaning (1-2 times per month):
- Prepare warm water with a little mild soap
- Soak your jewelry for 5-10 minutes
- Gently scrub with a soft brush (soft toothbrush)
- Rinse with clear water
- Dry with a soft cloth
Restoring shine
Polishing product (specialized cloth):
Use a silver polishing cloth (impregnated with product). It is the simplest and most effective solution:
- Gently rub your jewelry with the cloth
- A few circular motions are enough
- The tarnish will gradually disappear
- Rinse with clear water and dry
Proper storage
Where to store your jewelry:
- Closed storage box (protects from humidity and dust)
- Bedroom drawer (a dry and dark place)
- Safe (for precious pieces)
- Use tissue paper or a fabric-lined pouch
Things to absolutely avoid:
- Bathroom (humidity = oxidation)
- Kitchen (steam and heat)
- Window (direct light)
- Leaving it out on a table (dust, impacts)
Wearing your jewelry
Tips for preserving your jewelry:
- Remove your jewelry before playing sports or swimming
- Remove it before washing your hands (soap + water = oxidation)
- Avoid contact with chemical products (perfume, lotion, sunscreen)
- Watch out for chlorine and saltwater
- Repeated impacts wear down silver: be gentle
Troubleshooting
My jewelry is turning black
This is normal! Silver oxidizes over time and with humidity. This is the "tarnish" (black patina).
Solution: Use a silver polishing cloth or the deep cleaning described above.
My jewelry tarnished quickly
You might be wearing it at the pool, at the gym, or exposing it to humidity.
Solution: Remove it in these situations and store it in a closed box.
My jewelry has lost its shine
It may be accumulated dirt or a thin layer of oxidation.
Solution: Do a deep cleaning with soapy water, then polish with the cloth.
My jewelry is scratched
Scratches are unfortunately permanent in silver.
Prevention: Store jewelry separately in pouches, wear them with care, and do not knock them against hard surfaces.
Clio Blue maintenance products
For optimal maintenance, we recommend our cleaning and polishing products:
- Complete maintenance kit - Microfiber cloth + cleaning product + brush
- Polishing cloth - Impregnated with special silver product
- Storage box - Optimal protection and preservation
The 5 golden rules
- Clean regularly
- Polish with care
- Store safely
- Remove before water exposure
- Avoid impacts