Hollow Metal Dice Care: Keep Bloodied Silver Sharp and Clean

Quick answer

Clean hollow metal dice with a barely damp microfiber cloth and a drop of mild soap only when needed, then dry every recess immediately. Skip ultrasonic cleaners, vinegar, and overnight soaks—they attack the finish and trapped moisture dulls the look.

Step-by-step hollow metal dice cleaning routine

1. Clear the table and set up a soft work surface: Lay down a clean microfiber towel or folded cloth before you touch the dice. Work over a tray with a lip so a dropped die doesn't hit the floor. Common mistake: cleaning over a hard counter where one slip chips an edge. If you have a dice tray, use it as the cleaning zone—it contains runoff and cushions drops.
2. Dry-brush loose grit first: Use a dry, soft-bristled brush (a clean makeup brush or soft toothbrush) to sweep dust and grit out of number recesses before any moisture touches the die. Checkpoint: if you see grit on the cloth after wiping, stop and brush again rather than pressing harder.
3. Wipe with a barely damp microfiber cloth: Dampen a corner of the cloth with water and wring it until no drips come out. Wipe each face with light pressure, turning the cloth to a clean section as it picks up grime. Common mistake: a wet cloth that pushes water into seams. The cloth should feel almost dry to the touch—if you can wring out a drop, it's too wet.
4. Spot-clean sticky residue with mild soap: For sticky spots, put one drop of mild dish soap on the damp cloth—not on the die—and work the spot gently. Follow immediately with a clean damp cloth pass to remove soap film. Checkpoint: never soak the dice or hold them under running water.
5. Dry every recess immediately: Pat each die dry with a dry microfiber towel, then use a cotton swab to absorb moisture from number recesses and seams. Let the dice air-dry in a ventilated spot for 10–15 minutes before storage. Common mistake: storing while still cool and damp from cleaning. If a recess still looks dark or shiny-wet after patting, it isn't dry yet.
6. Store loose, not compressed: Keep dice in a soft pouch or compartmented box where they can't grind against each other. Avoid airtight containers if any moisture might remain. Checkpoint: shake the bag gently—if you hear metal-on-metal clacking, add a cloth divider.

Product facts that affect care

• Pre-Order|| Beholder's Gates Hollow Metal Dice Set - Bloodied Silver: The Beholder's Gates Hollow Metal Dice Set - Bloodied Silver is die-cast zinc alloy with a silver finish and a resonant ring on the table. That ringing sound comes from the hollow shell, so avoid dropping the dice on hard stone or metal trays that can dent edges and change the tone.