How to Safely Clean Your Earrings
Keep them sparkling and keep your ears happy — the right way to clean earrings.
Earrings sit against your skin all day, so keeping both the earrings and the posts clean matters for sparkle and comfort. Here's a safe, simple routine.
Clean the earrings
Soak in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, gently brush with a soft toothbrush (especially behind the stone), rinse, and pat dry with a lint-free cloth. This restores sparkle dulled by everyday film.
Don't forget the posts and backs
Posts and backs collect oils and residue. Wipe them gently with the soapy solution too — clean posts are kinder to your ears and reduce irritation. See our sensitive-ears guide.
How often
Every couple of weeks for daily-wear earrings, and a quick wipe after applying lotion, perfume, or makeup helps keep them bright.
What to avoid
Skip harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners. For the full jewelry routine including storage, see How to Care for Fine Jewelry.
FAQs
How do I clean earrings safely?
Soak in warm water with mild dish soap, gently brush, rinse, and dry — and clean the posts and backs too for comfort.
Why is it important to clean earring posts?
Posts collect oils and residue that can irritate the ears, so keeping them clean is kinder to your skin.
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