Pearl jewelry plays an irreplaceable role in decoration. It is rich and luxurious, elegant and generous, and is favored by women at different levels. But pearls are a kind of delicate jewelry, so we should pay special attention to maintenance.
The chemical composition of pearls is mainly CaCO3. Its chemical stability is poor, and it can react with chemical reagents such as acid and alkali. Therefore, when wearing pearls, try to avoid contact with sweat, soapy water, perfume, hair gel and nail polish. Otherwise, after a long time, the beautiful pearl luster on its surface will become dim and the pearls will turn yellow and deteriorate.
The hardness of pearls is low (3.5 ~ 4), and anything with higher hardness, such as iron and glass, can scratch pearls. Even the dust in the air will scratch it for a long time, so avoid rubbing against hard objects when wearing and storing pearls.
Pearls should always be washed with neutral detergent, especially in hot summer. The purpose is to keep its surface clean, and at the same time, it can replenish water to pearls in dry season.
To sum up, in daily life, consumers can take the following measures to maintain pearls:
Maintenance of pearl ornaments;
1. The pearl surface lacks hardness, so it needs to be carefully stored. It is forbidden to scratch with a knife or hard objects.
2. Pearl is an organic substance, and its main component is calcium carbonate. Therefore, avoid contact with cosmetics, perfumes and any chemical substances, such as vinegar, orange juice, bleach, sulfuric acid, correction fluid, etc., so as to avoid damage to the pearl surface and loss of luster.
3. After wearing pearls, gently wipe the pearl surface with a soft wet towel to clean substances such as sweat or cosmetics.
4. Don't soak in hot water. Wash pearl ornaments, because it will lead to looseness.
Tips for pearl maintenance
Pearls are very precious, and there is a lot of knowledge about cleaning and maintenance.
1, away from the kitchen
There are tiny pores on the surface of pearls.
Therefore, it should not be allowed to inhale dirty substances in the air. Pearl absorbs hair gel, perfume and other substances. So don't wear beautiful pearls to send electricity. Be careful in the kitchen. Don't wear beautiful pearls to cook. Steam and oil fume can penetrate into pearls and make them yellow.
2, sheepskin serving
After wearing pearls (especially in hot weather), be sure to clean them before putting them away. It is best to use sheepskin instead of tissue paper, because the friction of some tissue paper will wear pearls.
3, not close to clear water
Don't wash the pearl necklace with water. Water can enter the pores of beads, which is not only difficult to dry, but also may ferment inside, and the beads may turn green. If you sweat a lot when wearing it, you can wipe it carefully with a soft wet towel and store it after drying.
4. Need air
Don't put pearls in the safe for a long time, and don't seal them with plastic bags. Pearls need fresh air, so they should be taken out and worn every few months to let them breathe. If pearls are kept in a box for a long time, they will turn yellow easily. Old Zhu Huang, that's what I mean. )
5, bead chain maintenance
Don't hang the bead chain for a long time, the chain line will be deformed over time.
It's a good idea to tie the thread between each bead with a long bead chain. This can prevent the beads from rubbing against each other. Even if the thread is broken, you can ensure that the beads will not be scattered all over the floor, and you will only lose one bead at most.
6, 3 years for a line.
It is best to re-string pearls every three years, depending on the number of times you wear them. The dirt entering the bead hole will produce friction, which will make the nylon thread break, and the broken position is close to the button.