Accessories

How to care for an umbrella: cleaning, washing, drying

How to care for an umbrella: cleaning, washing, drying

An umbrella is an accessory that can serve you for several years if cared for properly. In this article we offer some tips on proper cleaning, washing, drying and storing the umbrella. We also offer some folk methods like cleaning a black umbrella with strong tea, and removing rust with…

How to make gold shiny at home

How to make gold shiny at home

Gold can loose its shine over time. In this article, we offer some easy at-home methods to restore its gleam, to clean the dirt and remove spots. We also talk about cleaning white gold and cleaning jewelry pieces with stones in them.

How to tell real gold from fake at home

How to tell real gold from a fake at home

People learned to add alloys to gold and other metals to make jewelry stronger, but also to save money. Therefore, there is also such jewelry in which there is no gold at all. Learn how to tell real gold from a fake with our simple tips. We offer ways to…

Four effective ways to clean gold chains

Four effective ways to clean a gold chain

Gold can fade over time and develop a build-up of dirt and grease. In this article, we examine and compare a few ways of cleaning a gold chain at home. You can clean it with ammonia, baking soda, and even toothpaste. Learn how to restore the shine to your favorite…

Ways to clean leather gloves

Ways to clean leather gloves

Sometimes your leather gloves need to be washed. We offer some tips on washing dark colored and light colored gloves. Also learn the difference in cleaning smooth leather, kidskin leather, and suede. Learn how to clean the outside and the inside of your gloves so they look and feel brand…