It is never an easy task when you dress up. You have to organize everything, from the things you need to the step-by-step process of achieving the ‘dressed to impress’ look. And when you put on those cufflinks, then you really are ‘dressed for the kill’. Cufflinks top off an elegant and classy look and let the world know you are particular even in the smallest details of your do.

But as you continuously wear your cufflinks, they can get worn and torn and maybe a bit tattered. To keep them in tip-top shape, you need to take good care of them. Your cufflinks can easily get dirt from the powders or skin oils that you encounter everyday. Whether your accessory is made from silver, gold, or possibly white gold, they are equally precious materials and you should keep them shining and lustrous. The answer to all these: cleaning. Cleaning keeps the build-up of dirt and restores the original shine and sparkle to your jewelry. There are many professional jewelry cleaners out there, still there’s no better way than doing it yourself.

To start cleaning, choose a mild dish washing detergent. Avoid those with strong chemical ingredients like bleach as those can break down the precious metal of your jewelry. For those tough stains, a mixture of water and a little window cleaner will do. A little white vinegar or ammonia can also do the trick. Then in a bowl, mix one cup of warm water with several drops of the detergent until a soapy solution is created. Soak your pieces in the solution for a few minutes then use a soft toothbrush to very lightly scrub off the dirt from your cufflinks. For this step, old and used toothbrushes are better than new ones since the bristles of new toothbrushes tend to be too stiff for this purpose. Remove the pieces from the solution and rinse thoroughly in clear, warm water. Finish by gently polishing them with a clean, 100% cotton polishing cloth.

Once you’ve finished cleaning them, you have to store each piece properly. An old jewelry box won’t do since they can still be reached by dust particles inside the box. A pouch bag will only make your cufflinks rub against each other which may cause undesirable scratches. Storage boxes are the best solution to this problem. These boxes come in different materials like leather and felt, which are smooth enough for your precious items. They are also dust and dirt proof.

It is always wise to invest on products that will preserve your cufflinks especially when you have engravable ones. Engravable cufflinks are a good choice for those who want their individuality to stand out. On these items, you can very well choose what you want to engrave on them. Most buyers prefer this type of cufflinks if they cannot find what they truly like upon the thousands and thousands of engraved designs that are offered. With engravable cufflinks, you can go beyond your imagination to satisfy the artistic side of your personality.

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