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Have some jewelry or art at home made with mother of pearl? This strong, iridescent surface is super easy to clean with a couple of common household items. We've outlined everything you need to know so you can get cleaning right away. In just a few minutes, your mother of pearl items will be looking spotless!
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QuestionWhat if I don't have silk?vani samallaCommunity AnswerYou can use cotton instead of silk. This is easy enough to do provided you take care not to use anything that might damage the nacre.
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- Avoid using soap and water. It is not good to get mother of pearl too wet and the contents of soap are likely to be too harsh for mother of pearl and will degrade it.Thanks
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Warnings
- Chemicals can destroy nacre. Do not use any chemicals on it.Thanks
- Nacre is easily scratched, so be careful to ensure that the cleaning cloth is very soft. [2] X Research sourceThanks
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Things You'll Need
- Soft cleaning cloth
- Olive oil
- Piece of silk
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about jewelry, check out our in-depth interview with Kennon Young .
References
- ↑ Lovetoknow, About Mother of Pearl
- ↑ Lovetoknow, About Mother of Pearl
- Cleaning advice inspired by Aunt Daisy, Handy Hints , Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, circa 1930s.
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