Proper cleaning is.
Cleaning old window hardware.
Cooking the hardware may stain or contaminate the pot so use an old one or buy a new one for less than 20.
Put on the lid and let the contents of the pot cook all night.
The mild chemical reaction of vinegar combined with baking soda is what loosens the tarnish.
For tougher cleaning jobs pull out the ketchup tomato sauce or tomato paste.
With the hardware fully wet sprinkle on a powdered cleaning product so the metal is completely covered.
The dirt and.
Clean water should be used when possible to flush the hardware clean.
Instructions for cleaning old brass.
How to clean metal cabinet hardware.
The next day the paint will be soft and ready to fall off the metal.
Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to the water too.
After cleaning i like to give the hardware a good soak in boiled linseed oil.
Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water.
These are pretty disgusting.
Particular attention should be given to cleaning dirt from slides in window hinges and from the track where the patio door rollers glide.
Whether you have metal cabinet hardware made of antique brass modern stainless steel or something in between it requires regular cleaning.
More on cleaning vintage metal hardware after the jump.
If you are using vinegar and baking soda first brush the hardware with a layer of vinegar then sprinkle on baking soda.
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.
This how to remove paint from metal method won t harm hardware made of non rusting metals like copper brass or aluminum.
Cleaning old and antique brass can be a very frustrating endeavor because over time the brass oxidizes and becomes covered in tarnish.
Place the hardware in the crockpot.
Bring to a boil.
Every couple years they will.
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.
I prefer an old school method that i know some folks will disagree with but it works fine for me.
For a doorknob the first thing you ll need to do is remove the knob.
Place the old hardware and enough water to completely cover them and a generous squirt of dish soap in a pan.
Cover with water add a couple of tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent and turn the heat to medium.
