Among many watches, I focused on ‘watches’ and summarized the washing methods and precautions. No matter how luxurious and sophisticated a watch is, it will look unsanitary if its face or belt is dirty. I will tell you the cleaning method using baking soda, and the cleaning tips divided into leather belt and metal belt. Please refer to this article and polish your watch beautifully.
What is the stain on the watch?Can it be washed?
Various stains are accumulated on the watch that is worn directly on the skin. The type of stain can be different for the dial and the belt. First of all, before you wash it, let’s learn more about the dirt on your watch.
Stain on the surface of the dial.
- Tanned skin.
- Faded.
- Rust.
- Dust, etc.
Stains on the watch face are often like this. It gets tanned and faded as you keep getting the sun. Rust can occur due to humidity in the air. Of course, there will be dust, etc., and stains will accumulate in the fine scratches caused by the impact. Especially, old watches are not waterproof, so they are said to be easy to rust. Also, even if it is a waterproof specification, rust can occur due to deterioration of the face due to humidity or deterioration of water resistance due to aging.
Stains on the back of the dial or on the belt.
- dust.
- Sebum
- Cerumen is a dead skin.
- Metal powder (for metal belts), etc.
On the other hand, it is easy to accumulate these stains on the back of the face (the side touching the skin) or the belt. Metal belts can be worn out by friction between metals and widen gaps as they continue to be used. In addition, metal powder can accumulate in case of friction. In addition to metal powder, sweat, dirt, and dust accumulate in the gap. Leather belts can also seep into the sweat and become stains, and germs can breed and cause unpleasant odors.
Can you wash your watch?
If you leave the stain alone, it will shorten the life of your watch. In order to keep your precious watch on for a long time, it is important to wash your face and belt regularly. Basically, you can wash it yourself, but the dirt on the face is often not washed by yourself. In that case, let’s consider bringing it to a watch store and having it cleaned by a professional hand. Also, tanning, fading, and deterioration of the face itself are likely to not be recovered even after washing. Because it is not a so-called common ‘washable stain’. Just in case, you should bring it to a watch store and ask if there is a solution.
When do you wash your watch?
Watches do not need to be washed every day, but on the contrary, it is difficult to know when to wash them. Not only when it is clearly dirty, but also when you are concerned about the day you sweat a lot, or when your watch rubs and black stains are attached to your clothes.
Waterproof watches and metal belts can be washed with baking soda.
I will show you how to wash your watch by yourself. First of all, it is because it washes with baking soda.
How to wash a watch with baking soda.
- Prepare a baking soda and a container that the watch can fully use.
- Put lukewarm water in the container and melt 1 to 2 spoons of baking soda.
- Put your watch on for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rinse well with running water and wipe off the moisture with a dry and clean cloth.
- It’s done when it’s completely dried.
The above is a washing method for a waterproof watch that can be soaked in water. Let’s wipe the non-waterproof face with a cloth or something. Also, when the dial part is non-waterproof and the belt is a metal watch, it is better to wash the belt part by this method. A watch that cannot be removed can be placed with a dial by handing chopsticks on a container so that only the belt can be soaked in water solution. But please be careful not to get wet on the face.
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