How to Clean Tungsten Carbide Rings
Tungsten carbide rings are made from tungsten and carbide powders, resulting in an indestructible, scratch-proof metal. The metal is used to create rings, wedding bands and bracelets. Tungsten is a rare metal that, according to titanium-jewelry.com, is almost 10 times harder than 18-karat gold, five times harder than tool steel and four times harder than titanium. Tungsten carbide rings require little care, although cleaning is required to remove dirt, exposure to chemicals, soap residue and fingerprints. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Bowl 1 cup warm water ½ tbsp. liquid dish soap Toothbrush Drain stopper Microfiber cloth
Instructions
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Combine 1 cup of warm water with ½ tbsp. liquid dish soap in a bowl or cup. Submerge the tungsten carbide ring in the water for five minutes.
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Lift the ring above the bowl or cup. Rub a toothbrush or cloth over the ring to gently clean any remaining grime or buildup from the ring.
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Rinse the ring in cool water to remove any remaining soap residue.
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Rub the ring with a soft or microfiber cloth to dry it and prevent water spots.
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Tips & Warnings
Tungsten carbide metal is extremely strong and can be cleaned with cool, warm or hot water. However, it is recommended you clean a tungsten carbide ring with warm water, only because the warm water helps dissolve the liquid dish soap.
Avoid using any jewelry cleaners, cleaning solutions and cleaning products when cleaning Tungsten carbide rings. Chemicals, such as ammonia, bleach and chlorine react poorly with the composition of tungsten, which can damage the ring. Prior to working with any of these chemicals, remove the ring or wear protective rubber gloves. Should your ring come in contact with any of these chemicals, rinse it immediately.
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