3 Ways to Clean your Silicone Wedding Ring
We love wearing silicone wedding rings for their comfort and durability for when we get our hands dirty. Until they get dirty too.
When your ring gets a little too dirty for comfort, you’ll want to get it clean without damaging it.
Thankfully, we have you covered.
Check out these 3 methods for cleaning your silicone wedding ring without damaging it.
Method #1: If Your Ring is a Little Dirty & For Rings With a Metallic Coating.
Let your ring soak in a cup or pot filled with warm water and a few drops of your favorite dish soap. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before fishing it out.
If you see any leftover residue on your ring after the 10-15 minutes, try rubbing it off with a non-abrasive sponge.
DO NOT USE A SCOURING PAD AS IT WILL DAMAGE YOUR RING
Method #2: For Moderately Dirty Rings
Start by creating a soaking solution, consisting of:
- 1 cup of hot water
- 2 teaspoons of vinegar
Submerge your ring and let it sit in the solution for 30 minutes. You can leave your ring in for longer if you think it would help.
Then scrub your ring with a non-abrasive sponge or toothbrush with a little baking soda.
DO NOT USE A SCOURING PAD AS IT WILL DAMAGE YOUR RING
If your ring starts to look a little cleaner, you can repeat this process as many times as you see fit.
You can also throw your silicone wedding ring in the dishwasher, just keep it in a secure container so it doesn’t fall and get lost in one of the nooks or crevices of your dishwasher.
Head over to your local grocery store for small containers designed to keep baby bottle parts dishwasher-safe.
If you’ve double-soaked your ring and ran it through the dishwasher and it still isn’t super clean, then it’s time to get serious.
Method #3: If Your Ring is Very Dirty
Preheat your oven to 350 F. While you wait for your oven to preheat, add hot water to a pot and let it sit on the stove with its burner on.
When ready, place your silicone ring in the oven for 10 minutes.
When the 10 minutes are up, drop your ring in the pot and let it sit for another 5 minutes.
Pour the hot water down the sink, just be sure to have a filter to prevent your ring from going down the drain.
When slightly cooled down, apply a fair amount of baking soda to remove any remaining grease or grime.
Finally, wash your ring with hot water and a few drops of dish soap.
If your silicone wedding ring isn’t clean after performing these 3 methods, you might need a new one.
ONLY ATTEMPT METHODS 2 AND 3 IF YOUR RING DOESN’T HAVE A METALLIC COATING
