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How to clean silver, gold and steel chains

· 1 min read · Jewelry care and maintenance

Clean fine silver chain with sparkles

In a chain, dirt hides between the links. With the right method it comes out clean without damage.

General method #

  1. Place the chain in a bowl of lukewarm water and mild soap for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Brush the links with a soft brush.
  3. Rinse in clean water.
  4. Dry with a soft cloth and air-dry before storing.

Silver chains #

If they are black, use the baking soda and aluminum foil method from the guide to cleaning silver. Then buff with a cloth.

Gold chains #

The general method is enough. With fine chains, do not pull while brushing: they can break.

Stainless steel chains #

Clean with water, soap and a microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive scouring pads.

To avoid tangles #

Clean them one at a time and lay them flat to dry. Store them fastened, hung up or in individual bags.

See also #

This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.