Cleaning Old Window Hardware

Cleaning old and antique brass can be a very frustrating endeavor because over time the brass oxidizes and becomes covered in tarnish.

Cleaning old window hardware.

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. Every couple years they will. We recommend the hardware be inspected once a year more if necessary and cleared of dirt and grime build up.

The dirt and. 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. Particular attention should be given to cleaning dirt from slides in window hinges and from the track where the patio door rollers glide.

How to clean metal cabinet hardware. I prefer an old school method that i know some folks will disagree with but it works fine for me. After cleaning i like to give the hardware a good soak in boiled linseed oil. If you are using vinegar and baking soda first brush the hardware with a layer of vinegar then sprinkle on baking soda.

Clean water should be used when possible to flush the hardware clean. Place the hardware in the crockpot. Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to the water too. For tougher cleaning jobs pull out the ketchup tomato sauce or tomato paste.

Whether you have metal cabinet hardware made of antique brass modern stainless steel or something in between it requires regular cleaning. Instructions for cleaning old brass. These are pretty disgusting. Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water.

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. Proper cleaning is. With the hardware fully wet sprinkle on a powdered cleaning product so the metal is completely covered. More on cleaning vintage metal hardware after the jump.

Use plastic tongs to remove hardware from the crockpot without. 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. Bring to a boil.

The next day the paint will be soft and ready to fall off the metal.