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Best Silver Cleaner

Where can I get a reliable cleaner that will not etch/damage the original surface? Or how can I make a safe cleaner?

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Homemade Brass Polish

What is a simple recipe for a brass cleaner for trays, candlesticks, boxes, etc.? Thanks.

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Use Freezer To Remove Candle Wax

The freezer will usually work. Just freeze the holder for a couple of hours and the wax will become brittle and pop right off. Or we use a heat gun and carefully heat the wax and catch the melted wax with paper towels as it loosens.

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Removing Candle Wax on Brass

What is the best way to clean brass? I think I have candle wax on the bottom of the stand. What is the best way to remove it?

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Rubbing Alcohol Left Stain on Bathroom Faucet

My daughter spilled rubbing alcohol on our new bathroom faucet. It left a milky looking stain. Any way to remove this?

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How to Clean Silver, Man Polishing Silver

How to Clean Silver

Richard Sisson with Chevy Chase Plating & Polishing explains how to clean silver properly. Check out the related videos for more information about cleaning, polishing and storing your silver.

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Removing Metallic Taste from Stainless Steel Carafe

How do I get the metallic taste out of a stainless steel carafe?

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Cleaning Stainless Steel Sink With Baking Soda

Will baking soda mixed with vinegar scratch a stainless steel sink, if used for cleaning?

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Woman Polishing a Piece of Silver

Homemade Silver Polishing Cloths

This is a guide about homemade silver polishing cloths. Keeping your silver polished nicely will help it look great for generations. Save money and make your own silver polishing cloths.

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Cleaning Old Coins

I have a bunch of old coins that have been in a fire I think, because a lot are solid black in color. What can I use to get them clean? Is there a liquid cleaner that I can submerge them in to let them soak and get clean?

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Brass Buddha figurine on floral fabric.

Homemade Brass Cleaner Recipes

This page contains homemade brass cleaner recipes. Cleaning your brass items can restore their color and shine. Making your own brass cleaner allows you to use ingredients that are not as harsh as store bought cleaners.

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Using Awesome Cleaner on Chrome

Can you use Awesome on a motorcycle's chrome?

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Removing a Tarnish Stain from Silver

I have used the salt and baking soda cleaning method for cleaning silver. However, many pieces were so tarnished and old that they have what looks like a tarnish stain. I have used commercial products to no avail. Does anyone know something I can try?

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Cleaning Candle Wax from Brass, Brass candleholder with candle wax on it.

Cleaning Candle Wax from Brass

This is a guide about cleaning candle wax from brass. Brass candle holders are bound to get wax on them. Properly removing the wax buildup will ensure that you don't damage the finish.

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Cleaning Burned Pots and Pans

I would like information on cleaning off burnt stains on stainless steal pots and pans after the gunky stuff is off.

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Polishing Metal: Trash To Treasure

Polishing Metal: Trash To TreasureAfter scouring flea markets and yard sales, I've found some fabulous treasures. Metals are often unrealized treasures. Tarnished silver and brass look drab and worthless, but there's treasure to be found under there. Avoid the expensive store-bought polishes and create your own.