Cleaning Old Window Hardware

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Cleaning old window hardware.

For a doorknob the first thing you ll need to do is remove the knob. Proper cleaning is. Instructions for cleaning old brass. 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.

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. After cleaning i like to give the hardware a good soak in boiled linseed oil. Put on the lid and let the contents of the pot cook all night.

Don t use your favorite pan it s going to get disgusting 0 comment comment. Cleaning old and antique brass can be a very frustrating endeavor because over time the brass oxidizes and becomes covered in tarnish. Particular attention should be given to cleaning dirt from slides in window hinges and from the track where the patio door rollers glide. This how to remove paint from metal method won t harm hardware made of non rusting metals like copper brass or aluminum.

Cooking the hardware may stain or contaminate the pot so use an old one or buy a new one for less than 20. The next day the paint will be soft and ready to fall off the metal. The mild chemical reaction of vinegar combined with baking soda is what loosens the tarnish. Every couple years they will.

How to clean metal cabinet hardware. Place the hardware in the crockpot. Clean water should be used when possible to flush the hardware clean. 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.

More on cleaning vintage metal hardware after the jump. I prefer an old school method that i know some folks will disagree with but it works fine for me. Cover with water add a couple of tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent and turn the heat to medium. Whether you have metal cabinet hardware made of antique brass modern stainless steel or something in between it requires regular cleaning.

Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water. Bring to a boil. Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to the water too. Use plastic tongs to remove hardware from the crockpot without.

If you are using vinegar and baking soda first brush the hardware with a layer of vinegar then sprinkle on baking soda.