How Often Should You Clean Your Jewellery?

One of the questions we hear almost every day at Gold Reserves is, "How do I clean my jewellery?" Closely followed by, "How often should I clean it?"

The good news is that looking after your jewellery doesn't have to be difficult. With a little regular care and the occasional professional clean, you can keep your favourite pieces looking beautiful for years to come.

Is Soap and Water Enough?

For day-to-day care, warm water with a small amount of mild washing-up liquid can help remove everyday dirt and oils from many gold and diamond jewellery pieces.

However, over time, jewellery collects far more than just dust. Hand creams, perfumes, hairspray, sunscreen, soap residue and everyday grime can all build up in tiny areas that are difficult to clean properly at home.

That's why, even if you clean your jewellery regularly, it will still benefit from a deeper clean every so often.

How Often Should You Clean Your Jewellery?

We recommend giving frequently worn jewellery, such as engagement rings and wedding bands, a quick clean every couple of weeks to remove everyday build-up.

For pieces you wear every day, it's also worth having them professionally cleaned from time to time to restore their shine and help keep them looking their very best.

If your jewellery starts looking dull, loses its sparkle or simply doesn't look as bright as it once did, it's probably time for a deeper clean.

Our Professional Jewellery Cleaning Service

If you'd like to bring your jewellery back to life, we offer a professional jewellery cleaning service at our Swansea Market store.

Our team carefully cleans and polishes jewellery using specialist equipment, including polishing and barrelling machines, helping to restore the shine that everyday wear can hide.

It's always rewarding seeing customers' reactions when they collect a piece they thought had permanently lost its sparkle.

Prefer to Clean Your Jewellery at Home?

If you can't make it into Swansea Market or simply prefer to clean your jewellery yourself, we've got you covered.

We stock a wide range of Town Talk jewellery care products, including cleaning dips, polishing cloths and care products designed specifically for different types of jewellery.

Using the right products can make a real difference and helps you clean your jewellery safely at home without causing unnecessary wear.

Don't Forget Your Free Polishing Cloth

If you've ordered from our website before, you may already have one of our Town Talk polishing cloths.

We include one with every online jewellery order because they're one of the easiest ways to keep your jewellery looking bright between deeper cleans.

Used regularly and following the instructions provided, a polishing cloth can remove everyday marks and restore shine, helping your jewellery stay looking its best for longer before it needs a more thorough clean.

A Few Simple Tips to Keep Jewellery Sparkling

Alongside regular cleaning, there are a few simple habits that can help keep your jewellery in great condition.

• Remove jewellery before swimming, showering or exercising.

• Apply perfume, moisturiser and hairspray before putting your jewellery on.

• Store jewellery separately to help prevent scratches.

• Wipe your jewellery with a polishing cloth after wearing it to remove everyday oils and fingerprints.

These small steps can make a big difference over time.

Let Your Jewellery Shine Again

Jewellery is designed to be worn and enjoyed, so it's completely normal for it to lose a little of its sparkle through everyday wear.

Whether you'd like a professional clean at our Swansea Market store or prefer to care for your jewellery at home using our range of Town Talk cleaning products, we're always happy to help you keep your jewellery looking as beautiful as the day you bought it.

If you'd like advice on the best way to clean a particular piece of jewellery, visit one of our Gold Reserves stores in Swansea, Cardiff or Llanelli. Our experienced team will be happy to point you in the right direction.