As a jewelry enthusiast it is almost painful to write this, but it must be said. There are some places jewelry just shouldn’t go! One such place is the pool.
Sterling silver should never be placed in bleach, including chlorine. It will accelerate tarnish on the metal and prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals could cause your jewelry to deteriorate. What does this mean for avid jewelry wearers? Take off all sterling silver jewelry before taking a dip in the pool or relaxing in the hot tub.
Recommendation: leave all jewelry at home when you are planning on going swimming. If you must bring it with you, also bring along a small pouch to place the jewelry in while you are enjoying your swim to reduce the risk of misplacing your jewelry.
The pool isn’t sterling silver’s only enemy – so is the shower. Yes, you should also take your jewelry off before taking a shower or bath. It’s the soap that’s the problem in the shower. When soap repeatedly gets onto sterling silver jewelry, residue can build up. This residue will cause your jewelry to appear dull. To minimize the amount of cleaning your sterling silver will need, remember to take it off before jumping in the shower.
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