How to Clean Your Pandora Bracelet and Get It Shining
How Often to Clean a Pandora Bracelet
The cleaning frequency of your Pandora bracelet depends on how often it is worn, the type of metal, and how it is stored. Wearing the bracelet frequently or subjecting it to excessive dirt, greasy skin products, or harsh chemicals can leave every type of metal jewelry looking dull. Take the time to clean the bracelet at least monthly or more often if the finish begins to look dull or soil is trapped in the charms.
Before You Begin
Some of the most important things to know about cleaning a Pandora bracelet are what cleaners you shouldn't use. Pandora recommends avoiding the use of ultrasonic cleaners, silver dips, polishing liquids or pastes, or harsh chemicals like ammonia or chlorine bleach.
How to Clean and Restore the Shine to a Pandora Bracelet With a Polishing Cloth
Clean With a Jewelry Polishing Cloth
Use a jewelry polishing cloth to wipe away body oil, salts, and grime after every wearing.
Jewelry polishing cloths come in a variety of sizes and colors. Most are reusable, two-ply, and made from 100% soft cotton flannel. The flannel is folded and sewn with the interior cloth treated with polishing agents plus tarnish inhibitors. The other side is used for buffing to leave jewelry free of fingerprints and shiny. The cloth should not be washed but replaced when it becomes heavily soiled with tarnish.
How to Clean a Pandora Bracelet With a Cleaning Solution
Eventually, you'll find that the bracelet and charms have a build-up of debris. Because many of the charms are intricately carved, the nooks and crannies can become filled with beauty products, bits of food, or dust. This soil can easily be removed with a mild DIY cleaning solution.
Mix a Mild Cleaning Solution
In a small bowl, combine one cup of warm water and two to three drops of a mild dishwashing liquid.
Stir well to make sure the dishwashing liquid is well dispersed.
Add the Pandora Bracelet
Add the Pandora bracelet and let it soak for about 30 seconds to one minute.
Tip
Clean only one bracelet at a time in the bowl to prevent accidental scratching.
If the charms are heavily soiled, remove them from the bracelet and clean each one individually.
Lightly Scrub With a Soft-Bristled Toothbrush
After the quick soak, remove the bracelet or charms from the soapy solution.
Dip a soft-bristled toothbrush into the solution and lightly scrub any areas of the charms or bracelets that have soil trapped in the design.
Do not scrub hard, you may damage enamel finishes or loosen stones.
Rinse and Buff to a Shine
Rinse the bracelet or charms well in cool water.
Check each design well to make sure every crevice is clean and repeat the light scrubbing, if needed.
Use a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth to dry the bracelet and each charm.
Tips to Keep Your Pandora Bracelet Clean Longer
Store your bracelet separately in a soft, cotton pouch to prevent scratches and protect it from dust.
Protect glass and stone-encrusted charms from damage by avoiding hitting them against hard surfaces or dropping the bracelet on the floor.
Remove your Pandora bracelet before swimming, bathing, or applying lotions, creams, or hair products.
Do not wear your bracelet when using household cleaning products or working in the garden.
Remove your bracelet before exercising or participating in sports to prevent accidental damage.
Avoid harsh cleaning products, ultrasonic cleaners, and polishing liquids when cleaning the bracelet.