Hippo Porcelain Cake Topper

Care and Maintenance of Ceramic Jewelry 

1. Removing Stains: Cleaning stains from ceramic jewelry can be tricky. You'll need to use different tactics for different types of stains. There are numerous ways to go about cleaning your jewelry pieces. If your jewelry is made from non-porous, precious metals, you may use warm (not hot) soapy water and a toothbrush for extra scrubbing power. Porcelain and ceramic jewelry can be cleaned the same way, but avoid using soap or cleaners with ammonia or bleach. Citrus oils, like lemon juice, will clean many types of stains from gems and metals. 
2. Air Dry + Use A Soft Cloth: Clean your jewelry regularly by using a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water. Rinse it with clean water, then let air dry, or wipe gently with a cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not immerse or soak your jewelry for a prolonged period of time. 
3. Avoid Using Abrasive Cleaning Agents: Alcohol, acids and other abrasive cleaning agents should not be used to clean ceramic jewelry on a regular basis. Using alcohol and other liquids containing acid on finished ceramics should only be done to remove severe, tough stains. These cleaning methods can disturb the surface of your pieces, causing them to lose color and detail. Using acid cleaners can also harm your health if the mixture comes in contact with your skin. If you use an acid-based product on your ceramics, be sure to wear gloves and goggles, and thoroughly rinse everything to prevent any lingering acid from eroding the surface. 
4. Avoid Extreme Heat + Humidity When Storing: High humidity and fluctuating humidity levels can cause surface damage in ceramics through a reaction called efflorescence. Efflorescence occurs when humidity dissolves the salts present in ceramic and allows them to rise to the surface, disrupting the glaze and finish of the piece. High heat can also be harmful to your ceramic jewelry. Fired ceramics are incredibly strong, and can withstand normal variations in temperature below several hundred degrees, but the metal hardware and gold steel chain on Camp Hollow necklaces and charms should not be exposed to high temperatures. 
5. Avoid Wearing During Certain Activities: It’s best to take off your Camp Hollow pieces when swimming in chlorine or seawater, when exercising, and when doing any activities that could risk your piece being hit against something or dropped. Salt and harsh chemicals can wear down the finish, and while ceramic is a very durable material, you should protect your jewelry from impact against hard surfaces like concrete, metal, or wood.
6. Store In A Proper Place: Keep your Camp Hollow treasures safe and sound in our signature padded Storybook + Treasure Chest boxes, store them in your favorite jewelry box, or hang on a jewelry tree. Ceramic jewelry should be stored in a way that protects it from hitting up against hard surfaces or other jewelry items, and should be kept in environments with low humidity. It’s a good idea to separate your ceramic pieces from other jewelry items to decrease the risk of tarnish and damage!

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