Your custom shoe charms and custom shoelace charms aren’t just accessories—they’re tiny pieces of your style (or memories!). Whether it’s an engraved name charm you wear daily or a photo charm of your pup, a little care goes a long way to keep ’em looking crisp. After 10+ years crafting jewelry-grade charms, we’ve nailed the no-fuss routine—here’s how to protect your personalized pieces, tailored to our materials and your unique designs.
1. General Care (Works for Any Custom Charm!)
Our charms start tough (PVC, acrylic, resin, polymer clay)—but even durable stuff needs gentle love. These rules apply to every style:
- Avoid harsh chemicals: Keep ’em away from bleach, nail polish remover, or excess hand sanitizer. These fade colors (PVC/resin) or scratch polished surfaces (acrylic). Take charms off before cleaning shoes—no soaking!
- Shield from extreme heat: Skip hot cars or hours of direct sun (summer beach days, we’re talking to you!). PVC can warp, resin might yellow, and acrylic fades. Toss charm-adorned shoes in a shaded bag—easy.
- Wipe gently, dry fast: Dirt/mud? Use a soft, damp cloth (no scrub brushes!). Sticky spots (candy/soda)? A tiny drop of mild soap, then dry immediately. Rough scrubbing scratches engravings or photo finishes.
- Remove for rough play: Gym sessions, gardening, kid mud play—pop charms off first. Even stainless steel dents if stepped on, and shoelace charms tangle in equipment. Better safe than sorry!
2. Custom-Specific Care (Tailored to Your Charm Type!)
Personalized details (engravings, photos, delicate metal) need extra attention. Here’s how to protect what makes ’em yours:
For Metal Charms (Engraved & Name Styles)
Our stainless steel or silver-plated charms are built to last—but they hate scratches and tarnish:
- Wipe with a jewelry cloth: After wearing, rub with a microfiber or jewelry polishing cloth (same as your necklaces!). Wipes sweat/dirt that causes tarnish (silver-plated styles love this).
- Store smart: Don’t toss with keys/coins—they’ll scuff. Use the small pouch we include with silver-plated sets, or a jewelry tray.
- Skip soaking: Metal hates sitting in water. Rainy walks? Take charms off and dry immediately. Wipe sweat off after long days too.
- Spray first, charm later: Perfume, hairspray, or lotion dulls silver-plated styles. Let sprays dry, then add charms—no cloudy finishes!
For Photo Charms (Shoe & Shoelace)
Our photo charms have a sealed resin topcoat—but water is public enemy #1. Keep your pics crisp:
- No submersion: Skip “shoe baths” with charms on, or prolonged rain. The seal is water-resistant (not waterproof!)—moisture makes photos peel/fade.
- Dry fast if wet: Caught in rain? Wipe immediately, especially edges (where water sneaks in!). Air-dry completely before reattaching.
- Hands off the resin: Don’t scratch or peel the clear topcoat—it’s your photo’s shield! Smudges? Wipe with a damp cloth (no scrubbing!).
- Avoid sunbathing: UV-resistant paper helps, but direct sun/hot cars speed up fading. Shade = brighter pup/family pics for years.
For PVC, Acrylic, Resin & Polymer Clay Charms
These playful styles need care matched to their material:
- PVC/Polymer Clay: Flexible, but don’t stretch! Pop off clogs by pushing from the inside (no yanking). Wipe dirt easily, but avoid sharp objects (they puncture/chip).
- Acrylic/Resin: Hard, but scratch-prone! Use a soft cloth (no paper towels—they leave micro-scratches). Check for cracks after drops—resin is thick, but hard falls chip edges.
- Engraved details: Wipe acrylic monograms gently—scrubbing blurs letters. We engrave deep, but extra care keeps details sharp.
Pro Tips from MyShoeCharm (We Swear By These!)
- Rotate charms: Swap daily wears weekly—gives materials a break from constant use.
- Store extras in a jar/pouch: Avoid tangles, scratches, and dust (our branded pouches work perfectly!).
- Fix small issues fast: Sticky photo charm edges? Wipe dry immediately. Metal tarnish? A tiny baking soda on a damp cloth (then rinse!) works wonders.
Ready to Keep Your Charms Looking New?
Your custom charms are made to be worn, loved, and shown off—and a little care keeps ’em looking like day one. After all, these aren’t just accessories—they’re your name, your photo, your style.
Browse our durable custom shoe and shoelace charms today—most orders ship in 3-5 days, with a 6-month durability guarantee.
Personalized style that lasts. That’s the MyShoeCharm way.