Can Hand Sanitizer Ruin Your Rings? | Better Homes & Gardens
The biggest culprit is alcohol, which is the main ingredient recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for an effective sanitizer. Because alcohol is corrosive, it can slowly erode metal finishes on rings, explains Lorraine Brantner, gemologist and sales manager for jewelry retailer James Allen. "Excessive exposure to the alcohol in hand sanitizer …