Care for your antique metal items requires know-how. Every metal has its particular characteristics and requires its own brand of tender loving care.

Brass

Brass is commonly found in decorative items, hardware and accessories. Avoid cleaning with acids such as vinegar or lemon. The acid is too harsh. Same way, avoid ammonia-based products such glass cleaners. A coat of clear lacquer is often applied to brass to prevent tarnishing. A coat of paste wax will slow tarnish. Antique brass, but should not be polished because the patina that develops over time is desirable.

Bronze

Sculptures, lamp bases, fixtures are sometimes made of bronze. There is good news with this metal. Less is better. The patina that comes with aging on bronze is desirable. Hence, not do anything beyond a light dusting to maintain any of the objects in bronze.

Ductile

Cast iron is a metal of choice for fireplace accessories, pots and garden accessories. Cast iron that has become wet should be thoroughly dried as it will rust. A layer of oil, wax or paint can prevent rust. You Use a small knife to remove traces of rust are small. Avoid submerging in water any cast-iron pots, as is often seasoned. Do not scrub it off. Is desirable.

Copper

Copper is a popular metal used for home and garden decorative ware and cookware. For your outdoor bronzes: left unattended develops a green patina attractive, but people tend to polish the copper pots. A timeless homemade remedy continues to be a popular method of cleaning. Sprinkle the item with coarse salt and use half of a lemon to scour until clean.

Gold

Gilt is often applied as a decorative element for furniture and is found in period jewelry. Dorato and plating found on furniture are very delicate, so gently dust with a very soft brush. Pure gold does not oxidize. But impurities in hard water might discolor gold, so make sure that any gold that gets wet and dried.

Pewter

Pewter is found in serving and decorative items. Vintage pewter was made of a soft mixture of tin and lead and is more delicate than modern pewter. Using a light touch is the best course of action with any pewter. A light dusting and good washing with soap and water is all pewter needs. Do not buff up to a bright shine.

Silver

Sterling silver is commonly used in cutlery, serving items and vintage jewelry. Buff with a silver polish if necessary. The more you use the cutlery silver, the less polishing it needs. In a pinch, toothpaste makes a good clean. Store silver in silversmith cloth bags.

Tin

Tin is found in decorative items and kitchenware. Vintage tin might be gray. Do not try to buff away. Tarnish protects the tin. Dry well, because the moisture compound might cause rust.

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