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Cleaning old window hardware.
Place the old hardware and enough water to completely cover them and a generous squirt of dish soap in a pan.
Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to the water too.
Bring to a boil.
Instructions for cleaning old brass.
The mild chemical reaction of vinegar combined with baking soda is what loosens the tarnish.
More on cleaning vintage metal hardware after the jump.
If you use this method you need to wipe the hardware down very well otherwise you ll have a gummed up piece of hardware once it dries.
For a doorknob the first thing you ll need to do is remove the knob.
We recommend the hardware be inspected once a year more if necessary and cleared of dirt and grime build up.
With the hardware fully wet sprinkle on a powdered cleaning product so the metal is completely covered.
Put on the lid and let the contents of the pot cook all night.
Cleaning old and antique brass can be a very frustrating endeavor because over time the brass oxidizes and becomes covered in tarnish.
Cover with water add a couple of tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent and turn the heat to medium.
Every couple years they will.
Whether you have metal cabinet hardware made of antique brass modern stainless steel or something in between it requires regular cleaning.
The dirt and.
If you are using vinegar and baking soda first brush the hardware with a layer of vinegar then sprinkle on baking soda.
The next day the paint will be soft and ready to fall off the metal.
Place the hardware in the crockpot.
Clean water should be used when possible to flush the hardware clean.
For tougher cleaning jobs pull out the ketchup tomato sauce or tomato paste.
These are pretty disgusting.
Cooking the hardware may stain or contaminate the pot so use an old one or buy a new one for less than 20.
This how to remove paint from metal method won t harm hardware made of non rusting metals like copper brass or aluminum.
There should be a small screw at the base of the knob holding it to a central rod that runs through the mortise mechanism inside the door.
Use plastic tongs to remove hardware from the crockpot without.
After cleaning i like to give the hardware a good soak in boiled linseed oil.
Proper cleaning is.
Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water.
