How to Protect Your Engagement Rings from Hand Sanitizer and Soaps
                     How to Protect Your Engagement Rings 
from Hand Sanitizer and Soaps
Effect of Soaps and Sanitisers on 
Diamonds
Diamonds are one of the strongest substances on 
our planet. For this very reason, they don't crack 
or break when subjected to frequent exposure to 
chemicals in soaps of hand sanitisers. 
Nonetheless, a hand sanitiser with a high alcohol 
content can form a filmy layer on your diamonds. 
This can be washed off quite easily. But when the 
diamond is subjected to too many chemicals, its 
sparkle can decrease in the long run. Additionally, 
too much washing or rubbing can loosen the grip 
of the claws supporting your diamond and 
keeping it in place, thereby messing up the ring 
setting. Another common effect of sanitisers and 
soaps is that they may leave residues in the fine 
gaps in your diamond ring that might affect the 
overall look of your ring and make it seem worn 
out. 
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Effects of Soaps and Sanitisers on Metals of Your 
Ring
HAND WASH AND BODY SOAPS USUALLY 
HAVE NO EFFECT ON THE METAL OF YOUR 
ENGAGEMENT RING. NEVERTHELESS, 
SOMETHING AS STRONG AS A LAVA SOAP 
CAN CAUSE CRACKING OR REACTIONS. ON 
THE OTHER HAND, SANITISERS, WHETHER 
ALCOHOLIC OR NON-ALCOHOLIC, PLAY A 
HUGE ROLE IN WEARING OFF METALS IN 
THE LONG RUN. ALCOHOLIC SANITISERS 
MAY CONTAIN A VERY HIGH INCIDENCE OF 
ALCOHOL WHILE NON-ALCOHOLIC 
VERSIONS MAY CONSIST OF CHLORINE. 
BOTH OF THESE AFFECT THE RING METAL 
BADLY. 
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Effective Prevention Measures for Your 
Engagement Ring
Taking it Off
One of the ways to extend the life of your 
engagement ring is by taking it off when 
applying sanitizers or soap and putting it 
back on once your hand is dry. This will 
prevent your precious commodity from 
getting exposed to chemicals and prevent 
your diamond from long term dullness of 
brilliance and lack of lustre. However, if you 
follow a busy schedule, remembering to 
take off your ring each time you clean your 
hands might get cumbersome. 
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Effective Prevention Measures for Your 
Engagement Ring
Choosing the Right Product
As per the hygiene standards directed by 
WHO, a sanitiser having 60% alcohol content 
or more can keep viruses at bay. Choosing a 
sanitiser that has alcohol content within the 
range of 60-62% will have negligible effect on 
your ring. Additionally, it is prime to avoid 
using a lava soap as any normal soap will 
work perfectly in preventing diseases if you 
wash your hands properly for 20 seconds.
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Effective Prevention Measures for Your 
Engagement Ring
Thorough Ring Cleaning 
If you have an ultrasonic cleaner, you 
can put your engagement ring and other 
fine diamond jewellery in it two to three 
times a week. Although, not everyone 
may have this equipment. In such cases, 
soaking your ring in a solution of 
unscented soap/ dishwasher soap and 
warm water a few times a week will 
work just as well. 
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Effective Prevention Measures for Your 
Engagement Ring
Avoiding to Wear the Ring 
Another possible solution to avoid 
damage to your engagement ring 
amidst the current COVID 19 crisis is 
to keep your diamond ring, 
pendants, earrings and more locked 
up. You can start wearing these 
again once the pandemic is dealt 
with. While this may cause some 
emotional distress to keep your 
precious ring locked away, it is the 
safest solution
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