How to Clean Earrings at Home, the Maison Tierry Way

Shine is only skin-deep. Care brings back the soul.

Even the most luminous earrings need a moment of rest — and restoration. Time, skin, and subtle traces of perfume and air can dull the light they once carried. At Maison Tierry, we believe caring for your jewelry is a quiet ritual. Here's how to bring your earrings back to their original glow — with simplicity, softness, and presence.

What You’ll Need

No fancy equipment. Just a few gentle tools you may already have at home:

• A small bowl
• A soft toothbrush (or baby brush)
• Microfiber cloth
• Cotton swabs or tweezers

And for the cleansing touch:

• Mild dish soap
• Baking soda
• Hydrogen peroxide (optional)
• Warm, clean water

Gentle Ways to Clean Your Earrings

1. With Warm Water and Soap

• Fill a bowl with warm water and a drop of dish soap.
• Let your earrings soak for 5–10 minutes.
• Brush gently with a soft toothbrush — no pressure, just presence.
• Rinse with cool water. Dry completely with a microfiber cloth.

2. With Baking Soda

• Mix baking soda with a few drops of water to create a gentle paste.
• Dab the paste where buildup hides.
• Brush delicately. Rinse and dry. Let them breathe again.

3. With Hydrogen Peroxide (Deep Cleaning)

• Place the earrings in a small bowl of hydrogen peroxide for 5–10 minutes.
• It disinfects and breaks down residue softly.
• Brush gently, rinse well, and dry completely.

4. With a Simple Cloth

• Sometimes, the ritual is enough. A soft, damp microfiber cloth works wonders.
• Gently wipe your earrings after each wear.
• It removes oils, dust, and brings back quiet shine.

Don’t Forget the Earring Backs

They carry more than we notice. Soak them in warm, soapy water. Brush, rinse, dry. You’ll be surprised how much beauty returns.

How Often Should You Clean Them?

• Daily wear: Clean once a week.
• Occasional wear: Clean after each use before storing.

Tips to Keep Them Gleaming

• Store them in a dry, fabric-lined place. Never loose in a drawer.
• Apply perfume or lotions before putting them on.
• Give them a soft wipe after each wear. Let care become a ritual.

“Some shine fades. But with care, presence remains.” – Maison Tierry

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