Toothpaste For Tarnish On Silver
Why buy expensive jewelry cleaner for my tarnished silver pieces? Now I use white toothpaste with an old used toothbrush. Give it a few swirls inside the crannies, and my silver jewelry now sparkles as if I got it professionally cleaned.
How does one clean an aluminum baking pan that has baked on oil?
Keep Silverware From Tarnishing
To keep silver jewelry from tarnishing, place jewelry in an airtight container or jewelry box. Toss in those little packets of desiccant that come with new shoes or leather items. The packets wick away moisture and keep silver from tarnishing.
How Do I Clean Antique Copper Pennies?
I have some old copper penny coins. What is the best way of cleaning them? Some are really dirty being from the Victorian era.
Removing Ballpoint Pen from Metal
How do I remove ballpoint ink from metal?
Cleaning and Reusing Metal Tins
I have metal tins that contain solvent based inks and metallic flakes. I want to clean and reuse these tins. Any ideas?
Using Toothpaste for Polishing Metals
Use toothpaste (not the gel) to clean and polish silver. Put some on a clean rag and cover the area you want to polish with toothpaste. When dry, buff with soft, clean rag.
Cleaning a Wrought Iron Basket
I have an old wrought iron basket with a handle styled with a most unusual, intricate design. I have flat glass in quarter size pieces in purple, emerald, and teal to fill the basket. I will intertwine the basket throughout with tiny white lights.
Tartaric Acid to Clean Brass, Silver, and Copper
To clean brass, silver, and copper, mix 1 teaspoon tartaric acid with 5 pints of warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Stir till tartaric acid dissolves. Use plastic gloves to protect your hands. Immerse items 2-5 minutes.
To remove rust, try using table salt and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Apply the paste to the rusted area with a dry cloth and rub.
Cleaning Rust Off Of a Metal Box Grater
I have a metal box grater that has some rust on it. Can it still be used and if so, how can I clean the rust off of it?
I would love to have all stainless in my house because it is the easiest to clean. All you really need to do to clean them is use a linen towel and get it wet with hot water, wring it out then fill a spray bottle with hot hot water and add a little bleach.
How do I clean antique Stiffel lamps?
What can I use for a natural silver cleaner?
How do you clean "smooshed" pennies (so they are once again shiny)? You know the flattened pennies that you buy for 51cents at theme parks, museums, or rest stops, etc.?
Flatware Has Rust Spots After Washing in Dishwasher
Some of my knives, forks, and spoons are marked Cambridge stainless and some Hampton Silversmiths. The stainless come out of the dishwasher with what looks like rust spots on them. Does anyone have an idea what might cause this and how to stop it from happening?
Remove dark stains on an aluminum pot by boiling a mixture of 1 cup white distilled vinegar and 1 cup hot water.
I need some suggestions for cleaning rust on a brass ornament.
Homemade Metal Cleanser and Polisher
To clean tarnished brass, copper and pewter, use a paste with equal parts of white vinegar and table salt.
Removing Rust Stains from Aluminum Siding
I have a mobile home that has aluminum siding with rust from many years of moisture running down the sides. What is the best way to remove it without causing problems with the paint underneath?
Polishing Metal: Trash To Treasure
After 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.
