How to Care for Your Wedding Ring

How to Care for Your Wedding Ring

A wedding ring is made for daily wear, but daily wear still leaves marks. Cleaning, storage and sensible habits can keep your ring looking better for longer, whether you choose gold, platinum, titanium or tantalum.

Quick answer: clean your ring with mild soap, warm water and a soft cloth. Remove it for heavy manual work, harsh chemicals, swimming and anything likely to knock or scrape the band.

How to clean a wedding ring

Use warm water, a small amount of mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals and rough pads. If the ring has stones or detailing, be especially gentle around settings and joins.

When to remove your ring

Remove your ring for heavy gym work, DIY, gardening, cleaning chemicals and swimming. Even durable rings are not immune to scratches, dents or surface changes.

For more material-specific advice, read Are Titanium Wedding Rings Durable? and Titanium vs Tantalum Wedding Rings

Frequently asked questions

Can I shower with my wedding ring? It is better to remove it where possible. Can scratches be removed? Some metals can be refinished by a jeweller, depending on depth and design. How often should I clean it? Light cleaning every few weeks is sensible for everyday rings.