How do I clean my watch at home?

Quite often you have to deal with the idea that whatever high quality your mechanical watches are, they are still subject to negative influences from the outside. Therefore, in this article we will tell you how to clean the clock at home, because not everyone wants to spend time and money on a regular trip to the repair shop.

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Why clean the clock?

Dirt, dust, high humidity, drying out, wear of parts - these are the factors that have to be dealt with in order to keep the mechanical clock and accuracy in time. It depends on them, with what jewelry precision they will show time, and this directly affects the quality of your life.

In some cases, it is sufficient to clean the watch without disassembling the mechanism. But such an option as alcohol, not always suitable. Sometimes you need to resort to a full or partial disassembly, to clean the mechanical clock at home. A few of our useful tips will help you in this painstaking business.

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How do I clean my watch at home?

Brushing off dust from the surface of your hand-held accessory or home-made "walkers" is just a small fraction of what can be done. But even if you perform this procedure with an enviable regularity, this will not be enough. In due course, it is necessary to allocate time and thoroughly clean the clock at home, or, to be more precise, separate parts of the subject. The constant care is required by such parts of the mechanism:

1. Body, and it is not particularly important, from what material it is made.
2. Lanyard, if it is a wristwatch - the same situation.
3. The internal mechanism, which we actually need for a clear understanding of the flow of time.

Cleaning will occur in three stages - we will deal with each of them in more detail.

Step 1. Mechanism:

1. Open the case and gently remove the mechanism. To do this, you need to detach the winding screw that holds the mechanism in the casing.
2. If the dirt is large and visible to the naked eye, you can use a clean toothpick. With its help, remove dirt in easily accessible places.

Important! Manipulation should be done with extreme caution in order not to break the tip of the toothpick. If it gets stuck inside - it can cause you new problems already with getting the torn off part and a new question - how to repair a mechanical watch at home, due to the fact that this very toothpick has damaged important elements of the design.

1. Use the compressed air to clean the whole mechanism. Only use a little pressure, so as not to damage the thin connections of all the watch parts.
2. The same procedure, and with the body. In this case, you can increase the air pressure for better cleaning.
3. Take a thin brush and soak it in clean gasoline or alcohol. Gently smooth movements process all the details of your mechanical clock.
4. Wipe with a cloth or cloth if there are rough stains on the parts.
5. Allow the whole mechanism to dry completely.

Stage 2. Case:

1. Alcohol and gasoline will remove all the fat and unnecessary from your watch very well. Wet a cloth or a cotton pad, a tampon and wipe the case.
2. Corrosive dirt inside and outside is removed using a brush dampened with one of these solutions. You can use a toothbrush.
3. After carrying out these manipulations, wipe all surfaces with a dry cloth.

Important! If you are not sure about the quality of your wrist watch, then be careful when processing the front side of the glass. If it is of poor quality, then gasoline or alcohol can adversely affect its transparency.

Step 3. Strap:

1. Take a toothbrush with medium soft bristles to clean the strap of hard materials, and applying any soap or toothpaste, clean all the dirt.
2. If the dirt is corrosive, then you will need a brush moistened with gasoline or alcohol to clean the watch at home.
3. Use a cloth or a tampon instead of a brush for a gold or silver plated strap.
4. If the strap is made of leather or a substitute, then a tampon moistened with a special solution for cleaning such a material will help remove dirt. Just wipe the strap carefully on both sides. For small dirt, you can use the express solution - arm yourself with a moist antiseptic napkin and thoroughly wipe all the material.
5. Wipe dry with a dry cloth and dry in a warm, ventilated room.

Important! In the event that your watch has a leather strap, do not use alcohol or gasoline. When using toxic materials, the skin will be damaged and lose its pristine appearance.

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Effective tool for cleaning and restoring

watches Not everyone can afford luxurious expensive watches, in fact, the main thing is that they clearly reflect the course of time. All the rest is just a tribute to fashion and the desire to prove your social status. If your mechanical watch is of low quality, and the glass is damaged, then there is an easy way to clean them at home.

For this you will need felt cloth and paste "Goya".Take this remedy, apply to the cloth and carefully rub the glass until all mechanical damage is removed. After the procedure, wipe with a damp cloth.

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Useful advices:

1. After finishing all the manipulations to clean the mechanical watch at home, it is necessary to smudge the internal parts of the watch. For this purpose, it is best to use a pipette or oiler - so you can easily sweep the rubbing mechanisms. Oil is used liquid, so there is no complexity in the application.
2. Assemble the mechanism as quickly as possible to prevent new dust from entering the housing.

After cleaning and lubricating your mechanical watch, they will serve you faithfully for many years, and please you with jeweler precision. So - you just need to be able to properly organize yourself, so that you can manage everything and be always punctual.