How Do You Keep Ivory And Bone Items Clean?
Cleaning household items made of ivory and bone takes a delicate touch. These materials have a special beauty as they develop a butter cream-colored patina over time, which not only makes them lovelier but more valuable as well. To keep delicate jewelery and objects d’art clean, you need to clean carefully and gently so as not to disturb that beautiful patina. Keep bone and ivory free of dust. Dust collecting on these materials will settle in to crevices and detail work, especially if it is a delicate or lacy design, and become very hard to remove. Keep ivory and bone dusted with a duster or the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Never put anything made out of ivory or bone into the dishwasher. Some knives are made with beautiful ivory or bone handles. These must be washed by hand with a very mild detergent and warm water. Don’t leave these items to soak in the water, however, as the glue holding the knife blades in place can loosen. Wash bone and ivory with a sudsy, mild liquid
