As women, we know that one of the things we spend the most on each year is accessories, so any tips that can help us extend the life of our wardrobe investments are a good idea.
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Let's start with the first tip , although this may seem obvious , buy accessories whose material provides quality. When we talk about quality, we are not necessarily referring to gold or silver, but rather to materials such as steel, platinum, rhodium, copper. These are high-quality metals that, therefore, as long as we take good care of them, will not become ugly over time.
Second tip: organization is essential. Another way to preserve our jewelry and costume jewelry is by keeping it organized. For this, there are organization trees or jewelry boxes with individual containers. By maintaining order, you will prevent them from getting tangled and scratched by constant friction.
Third tip , also very important: save them from water. This little trick will preserve your accessories, especially those with small rhinestones, since water stains accessories that are not made of resistant metal and also removes their paint. If you want to extend the life of your accessories, keeping them out of water is a rule.
Tip 4: Say hello to your cleaning kit. Once a month, take the time to wash your accessories with a small toothbrush, warm water, and dish soap. This will restore their shine and make them look like new. Make sure, of course, that the metal of your accessory can get wet and that you dry it thoroughly with paper towels once the process is complete.
Fifth tip: this is dedicated to accessories whose material cannot be soaked with clear polish. This, in addition to giving them shine, will keep them safe from losing their color, and will also protect them from sweat and perfume. Simply apply a thin layer over the pieces with the same applicator that the polish has.
Sixth tip: stay away from perfume. If you apply perfume before putting on your jewelry, it will extend its life considerably, since alcohol not only stains them, but also turns them green.
Seventh tip: keep them away from the sea and pools in summer. Sea salt and pool chlorine are a terrible combination, so we recommend not using them. If you intend to swim like a mermaid, it's best to put them on after the activity is over.
Eighth tip: add periodic checks of clasps and closures to your agenda. Few things are sadder than losing jewelry with sentimental value. Make sure the clasps work and, if they are loose, take them in for repair as soon as possible to avoid losing them.
Ninth tip: Carry a velvet bag inside your bag. This way, if you sleep away from home, you'll have a safe place to store your jewelry, thus avoiding the possibility of someone taking it or losing it.
Tenth tip: stay away from cleaning chemicals. If you can't stay as far away as you'd like, we recommend removing them when cleaning to prevent the chemicals from causing abrasions and altering the composition of the metals.
These were our tips for them, and you'll undoubtedly make your accessories last longer. We'd love to hear a little about yours in the comments section and invite you to stay tuned to our column, as we publish new articles weekly.
