How To Clean Old Brass Hardware

For a small task like this some basic precautions will do but for larger projects follow the rules laid out by.

How to clean old brass hardware. Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water. Non-toxic no fumes mixture. Cleaning Badly Tarnished Brass Bronze and Silver.

My steps for how to clean old brass hardware is rather simple. Its a small project but these details go a long way toward making your whole space feel clean polished and fresh. Use the screwdriver to remove the screws attaching the brass hardware.

Thanks for the tip. Antique furniture can lend a lot of character to a home but it often requires extra upkeep. Step 2 - Protection.

2 C hot water Let pieces soak for 1-2 hours. If the item is also an antique you may simply want to mask off the area around the brass hardware with tape. You already have the ingredients in your kitchen.

Just think how happy it would make your grandma. The results are rich. Also while I liked using the steel wool for the face of the hardware when it came to the inset part of the campaign handles there was tons of gunk in there and an old toothbrush was really the best tool to clean it.

Next ones I will be using this. Step 1 - Masking and Removal. Any house built before 1978 may contain lead paint so take extra precaution when disturbing painted surfaces especially around windows and doors.