How do I care for my KittyMaille? Please no cat answers...



 - Keep jewelry away from household cleaners and chlorine.
 

 - When not wearing your jewelry, store each piece in its own Ziploc® or soft fabric bag. Keep in a dark place. This reduces tarnish, keeps the metal from being scratched, and preserves colored rings longer.
 

 - Always handle your jewelry gently. Remember that our chainmaille links are not soldered closed, and can therefore be pulled open. Treat your chainmaille just as you would handle a delicate pearl necklace or crystal bracelet.
 

 - Your jewelry can pick up dirt, oil, and even odors. To clean anodized aluminum, soak jewelry in soapy water (use non-lotion dishwashing soap) for several minutes.  Then lather with soap and gently but briskly rub the jewelry between your palms. Rinse with warm water and let air dry, or use a blow dryer on lowest and coolest setting.
 

 - Anodized rings may fade with time. For most jewelry pieces this won't happen for a very long time. However, with pieces that often encounter high-friction situations (ie, finger rings), the process will happen faster. Storing your jewelry in a Ziploc® or soft fabric bag helps minimize discoloration.
 

 - NEVER use polishing crèmes or cloths because they may remove the color from anodized rings.