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Keeping your jewelry clean gives the gemstone(s) a good shiny appearance by removing dirt and grease (among others) from loosening them. Dirty jewelry may also cause skin irritation. [1] A professional cleaning may take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days depending on the circumstances.
Gold jewelry is beautiful, durable and relatively easy to maintain. That said, not all gold is created equal and even the solid (i.e., not gold-plated) stuff requires an occasional polish. Without
Gold Rings: Clean your gold rings every 2-3 weeks to keep them sparkling. If you wear them daily, a more frequent wipe-down with a soft cloth can help prevent dirt buildup.
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The removal of oxidization (tarnish) from metal objects is accomplished using a metal polish or tarnish remover; this is also called polishing. To prevent further unwanted oxidization, polished metal surfaces may be coated with wax, oil, or lacquer. This is of particular concern for copper alloy products such as brass and bronze. [2]
Button, coin, or watch cells. A button cell, watch battery, or coin battery is a small battery made of a single electrochemical cell and shaped as a squat cylinder typically 5 to 25 mm (0.197 to 0.984 in) in diameter and 1 to 6 mm (0.039 to 0.236 in) high – resembling a button.
Renaissance Wax is a brand of microcrystalline wax polish used in antique restoration and museum conservation around the world. Commonly used to polish and conserve metal objects, it is also used on gemstones and such organic materials as wood, ivory, and tortoiseshell. The product is sometimes used by reenactors to protect armor and weapons.
Brasso has also been used to polish out scratches in plastics: It has been used to polish CDs, DVDs, screens, and pools to repair scratches. It is a mild solvent and an extremely fine abrasive, so when applied to the reflective surface of the disc and rubbed radially (in straight lines between the edge and centre), it can smooth scratches and reduce their effect.