How do I clean badly stained aluminum?How do I clean badly stained aluminum?
Shining Vintage Straight Razors?I have some vintage straight razors with hollow ground blades. These are top of the line Solingen or Sheffield steel. There is no rust on the blade, but they have a blackened patina to them instead of the silver shiny surface of when they were new. How do I get them back to the new look?
Cleaning a Wood Stove?I need help cleaning rust and dirt from my fisher wood stove. I use it all winter and it needs to have its appearance cleaned up. I hope you can help me.
Steel Gas Rings Stained With Bleach?I made the mistake of cleaning our steel gas rings with bleach, does anyone have a suggestion on how to fix this? I've thought about sanding them back?
Cleaning Tarnished Door Hinges?How do you clean the (actual) door hinge (not asking about the hinge pin)? Just noticed this tarnished look but don't know what type of 'plated' material it is.
Keeping Brass From Tarnishing?What is the best way to clean a brass kickplate on the door and keep it from tarnishing from the weather?
Dry Erase Marker On Metal Door Frame?My roommates and I were playing one night and wrote on our metal door frame with varioous colors of dry erase markers. All but the green came off. Any ideas?
How Do You Clean Copper?Tips for cleaning copper. Post your ideas.
Cleaning Gold RingsTips for cleaning gold rings, like a wedding ring. Post your ideas.
Cleaning a "Liquid" Silver Necklaces?Does anyone know how to remove tarnish from Liquid Silver necklaces? Once removed, is there a way to keep them from tarnishing again?
Jane from Ohio
Characteristics of BronzeBronze is copper alloy. In modern times, bronze is an alloy of copper and any metal except zinc. It is generally more expensive than brass and more corrosion resistant.
Recipe for Shining MetalIn a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon flour, 1 Tablespoon salt. Mix them well. Then add 1 Tablespoon white vinegar. Mix into thick paste.
Shining Sterling Silver Candle Sticks?Does anyone know of a quick and easy way to shine sterling candle sticks?
Beth
Caring for CopperDecorative items should be kept clean and dusted. Copper is sensitive to air, and oxidizes (tarnishes) faster in moist air.
Characteristics of ChromeChromium is a hard blue-white metal with a brilliant luster that is generally used to plate other metals. Examples of use of chromium are car bumpers and handles, plating on appliances such as toasters, electric fry pans, and coffeemakers, and handles on ranges and refrigerators.
