How to Clean and Maintain Your yellow tungsten carbide Ringtungsten carbide cross necklace’s low-maintenance reputation is earned, but eternity demands minimal effort. Daily care: rinse under warm water with mild dish soap (Dawn works). Use a soft toothbrush for inlays—gentle circles, 10 seconds max. Rinse, pat dry with microfiber. Done in 30 seconds.
Weekly deep clean: fill a bowl with 1:1 water and white vinegar. Soak 5 minutes. Ultrasonic cleaners? Only if jewelry-safe (avoid wood or opal inlays). Harsh chemicals—bleach, ammonia, chlorine—will strip PVD coatings. Skip pool dips in chlorinated water.
Scratches? Impossible on pure tungsten carbide rings gold carbide. Black coatings can scuff; buff lightly with a Cape Cod cloth. Inlays like wood or carbon fiber: apply mineral oil quarterly with a Q-tip to prevent cracking.
Storage: individual velvet pouches prevent micro-abrasions from diamonds. Travel? Silicone ring swap for extreme sports.
Emergency removal: tungsten shatters under vice pressure (jewelers use a $20 ring cracker). Keep instructions in your wallet.
Yearly pro polish? Unnecessary. Your ring outlasts trends—treat it like the tank it is.
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