Crystals need cleaning from time to time as they are actual living energies and they tend to absorb energies from you, other people and their environment. You can tell they need cleansing when they become dusty and dull. Sometimes they can also feel sticky when you touch them.

Cleansing can be done with a lightly brushing them with a make up brush or small paintbrush. This should be done on a regular basis for ones that are set out for display.

The crystals you carry with you in a pouch or bag, I recommend you keep a piece of Selenite with them and this keeps them clear and cleansed without you having to do any high maintenance.

Since crystals come from outside nature, they also like to spend time outdoors. Every 6 months or once a year treat them to direct sunlight and/or full moon light. The only exception to this would be Quartz, do not leave Quartz in full/direct sunlight for very long, as it could be a fire hazard.

Here is more information on crystals and the moon; crystals love the moonlight, so if you want to make them "sing" and have them be great healing energy stones treat your crystals to the full moon from time to time.

Use incense to waft over your crystals, I really like Champa, others that are good are frankincense, sandalwood and sage. You can use a smudge stick also and it doesn't have to be all the time, just now and then will do.

This little amount of maintenance will be nothing, to the joy, balance and healing that these gems of nature bring to you, take good care of them and they will repay you day after day, year after year; your life with glow with well being and healing energy.

Author's Bio: 

Darlene has researched, practiced and implemented many spiritual and personal growth paths and now offers these services for her clients: Wise Woman Teachings Wellness Coach; Crystal Readings for Vibrant Living; Gentle Touch Energy Healer; Spa Treatments for Vibrant Living. She
resides in California in her own personal wellness center and sanctuary. She brings her wisdom, knowledge and spiritual self to you in all that she does. Darlene's mission is to teach and encourage individuals how to find and maintain their inner balance for the mind, body, spirit connection; which brings peace, joy and prosperity into their lives. Receive her f.ree report "Learn 7 Ways to Manifest Abundance With Crystals" at Spirited Boutique Darlene Siddons