Tungsten rings are composed of tungsten carbide, a tough (tougher than gold) compound containing equal amounts of tungsten and carbon. This material has gained popularity in the jewelry industry because tungsten carbide:
•Doesn’t scratch easily
•Doesn’t fade
•Is affordable (than gold or silver)
•Doesn’t tarnish
•Maintains its shine and luster
•Is pleasing to the eye
Nonetheless, like other things under the sun, tungsten carbide rings eventually accumulate dirt and will need cleaning. Another advantage of rings made of this amazing material is that they don’t need specialized cleaning. Here is a simple walk-through to help you learn to appreciate your tungsten rings even more.
Polishing Your Tungsten Carbide Rings
Tungsten carbide doesn’t necessarily accumulate dirt easily; therefore, cleaning your rings will be a once in a while thing. However, if you are at the point where you desperately need to clean the ring, it is as simple as using mild dishwashing soap and a cotton swab or an old toothbrush. Procedure:
1.Get some warm/ lukewarm water and mix it with the dishwashing solution.
2.Soak your tungsten ring in the mixture for around 15 minutes. This period will allow the mixture to loosen up any stubborn stains and make it easier for you to clean the ring with gentle rubs.
3.If the ring is not very dirty, after the 15 minutes have elapsed, it should be clean if no stains are visible. Use a cotton swab or an old toothbrush to get rid of any stubborn stains. The toothbrush will also come in handy if your ring has any engravings, ridges, or stones because the toothbrush bristles can reach notches that the cotton swab or a piece of cloth may not.
4.Once the ring is back to its former glory, rinse it under running water or in a bowl of clean water and then wipe it dry.
For a quick polish – like when you are in a hurry – clean the ring with a piece of cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol and then finish up with a mild soap solution. Rubbing alcohol is also ideal for removing greasy content from tungsten carbide rings.
Maintaining Your Tungsten Carbide Ring
Now that you know how easy it is to polish your tungsten carbide ring, here are a couple of things you should be careful with to guarantee it lasts as long as you need it.
•Tungsten carbide is tough and resilient but it has its limits. Avoid hitting the ring with heavy objects or subjecting it to environments where it will experience such forces – no hammers, carpentry work, or blacksmith work. Remove the ring when engaged in such activities.
•Avoid products containing chlorine, bleach or ammonia because tungsten reacts with these chemicals. In case your ring is exposed to any of these substances, dip it in a warm soapy water solution ASAP and then rinse in fresh water.
Like your marriage, your tungsten carbide rings will only last as long as you take good care of them. Now that you understand their strengths and weaknesses, you are in a good position to ascertain their longevity.
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