Cleaning Your Watches

After spending a considerable amount of money on luxury Cartier or Rolex watches, it’s important to keep that beautiful fashion accessory sparkling as bright as the day you purchased it. It’s a good idea to take it to a professional jeweler every so often to get proper maintenance, which includes both a cleaning and rewinding. But if you need to clean it  immediately, you can follow these simple steps:
If you can, remove the bracelet so you do not damage the face of the watch. If it cannot be removed, just don’t get the watch case wet.Soak the bracelet in a bowl of warm water with mild soap or rubbing alcohol for about 20 minutes to loosen the dirt. The longer it soaks, the easier it will be to clean.Then use a soft brush (a toothbrush will do just fine) to gently scrub off any dirt.Dry the watch with a soft, lint-free cloth so no fibers get stuck in the links.For leather straps, you can gently scrub the band with mild soap and water. Use only a damp cloth and never immerse it in water. Use a new dampened cloth to wipe away the soap and dry the band thoroughly.
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