Trollbeads are extremely durable. You can pretty much carry on as you normally would when wearing your Trollbeads. However, there are some things you can do to make sure your jewelry will look beautiful for many years to come. Be careful not to get your Trollbeads in contact with chlorine or bleaches. To clean your Trollbeads polish them with a soft polishing cloth or use liquid soap and a soft toothbrush, this will remove everyday dirt. Do not use chemicals or any silver polishing solutions, because those chemicals remove the oxidization which Trollbeads uses to add depth to the beads. The beads will oxidize (begin to look black) after contact with oxygen and water, but you can simply polish them back to life with a soft cloth. Read more about Jewelry Care here.