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Rules for cleaning the straps and polishing the protective glass wrist watches

Rules for cleaning the straps and polishing the protective glass wrist watches

 

Any wrist watches, no matter how much they cost or by whom they are released, require special care. Regular cleaning of the strap or bracelet and polishing of the protective glass returns the original look to the watch and saves them from the need to purchase a new accessory. Of course, this process can be entrusted to watchmakers, but we are sure that every person can independently take care of his watch. How to do it? We will tell about it today.

 

Features cleaning the straps

 

Everyone knows that watch straps are made from a wide variety of materials. Problems with rubber, plastic and silicone straps, as a rule, does not arise. They are enough to wipe with a cloth dipped in soapy water, and they regain their presentation. But the care of leather straps and metal bracelets is not as simple as it may seem at first glance, so you need to know all the details to maintain the presentability of the accessory.

 

Leather straps care

 

Wristwatches on a leather strap look very solid. They are perfectly combined with clothes in the urban and business style and are suitable for everyday wear, which means that care for them must be special. Genuine leather is a short-lived and very capricious material, but it is quite possible to prolong its service life, just follow a few simple rules:

 

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and excessive heat in order to prevent the material from drying out;

Keep away from moisture and sweat to prevent loss of the strap shape;

Every 7 to 10 days, wipe it with a slightly damp cloth to remove accumulated dirt.

 

Such regular care will have a positive effect on the appearance of the strap, but, unfortunately, will not save it from the occurrence of complex contaminants. But there are several effective methods to combat them:

 

The best way to deal with pollution is pasta made from water and soda. It should be applied to the strap and left for about an hour, then rinse with water and dry the strap in an open way away from batteries and other heat sources.

Works well with a solution of warm water and soap, in which you should immerse the strap for a few minutes. After the time has elapsed, the product is cleaned with a soft brush and blotted with a napkin to remove any residual moisture. To dry the strap you need only in a natural way.

Manufacturers of watches recommend purchasing special care products along with chronometers. They cost more than soda and soap, but at the same time they are highly efficient and easy to use.

 

Council Before cleaning, do not forget to detach the strap from the watch case so that water and cleaning agents do not damage the mechanism.

 

Care for metal bracelets

 

Metal is durable enough material and not as whimsical as leather, and therefore it is much easier to care for metal bracelets. The main thing is to prevent the occurrence of scratches and regularly clean up the dirt that accumulates between the links:

 

Experts recommend from time to time to lower the bracelet in a warm soap solution and brush the joints of the links.

Remove ammonia from a metal bracelet. It is enough to add a few drops in a glass of warm water, immerse the bracelet in this solution and then wipe it with a soft cloth.

It fights well with dirt from soda and vinegar, which should be applied to the strap and left for a few minutes. After that, it is washed off under running water, and the bracelet is wiped dry.

 

Council If there is a special coating on the watch bracelet, then it should be cleaned with extreme caution, and it is better to entrust this process to specialists so as not to spoil the appearance of the accessory.

 

Safety glass polishing rules

 

In the process of wearing scratches, abrasions and other minor damages appear on the surface of the protective glass of a wristwatch. This complicates the review of the dial and spoils the appearance of the chronometer. But do not hurry and run to the store for another accessory, because you can eliminate all these imperfections even without the help of specialists. The main thing is to know which glass was used by the manufacturer - organic or mineral.

 

Before you begin to clean the glass, let's determine what is absolutely not recommended:

To polish the glass with hard paper, sandpaper, coarse cloth and substances with abrasive particles. This will only aggravate the situation and lead to the appearance of new defects.

Perform polishing in a hurry. So you can damage the fragile surface of the case and then the purchase of new accessory can not be avoided.

 

Most often, in watch salons you can find chronometers with elements of organic glass. It is quite simple to care for him, you just need to use the economic means that are sold in any household store:

 

To remove scuffs and shallow scratches from the surface of the protective glass, you can use toothpaste. It is enough to apply a small amount of it on a cotton pad and wipe the damaged area with a smooth motion, first clockwise and then against. Allow the paste to dry and remove excess with a soft cloth.

Excellent struggles with defects GOI paste. It should be slightly melted in a water bath, put on a piece of felt and polished surface. Select the level of abrasiveness of the GOI paste should be based on the depth of damage: for scuffs and minor scratches, it is better to take the paste No. 1 or No. 2, and for deeper defects, paste No. 3 or No. 4 will do.

After removing the defects with a paste, you can polish the glass to shine with mineral oil applied to a cotton pad or a piece of soft cloth. Excess oil should be removed with alcohol.

 

Mineral glass is very hard and durable, but at the same time it is prone to the appearance of flaws even more than organic. That is why it is necessary to treat him very carefully. Experts do not recommend polishing it yourself, for this you need to use grinding machines, which are in all watch workshops.

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