I have a special slow cooker only for old hardware. I put the hardware in the cooker, cover with water and let it cook 4-8 hours. When you can get the hardware out (when it is cool enough), clean with paper towel and may need wire brush for tough spots
Every time I clean my mirrors, they end up having tons of streaks and almost look worse than before I started. What could I use to clean them that won't leave streaks...
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I have this antique dresser we bought a few months ago that we've been trying almost every way imaginable to get rid of a "stinky perfume" type odor (which to someone...
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My dressers are 65 year old mahogany. My clothes all smell like old musty wood. There is no water damage or mildew, just old age. I have tried odor neutrilizers, news...
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what is it made of?
This link seems legit.
http://thecraftsmanblog.com/how-to-restore-old-hardware/
There are some great non toxic tips here....http://www.designsponge.com/2013/01/before-and-after-cleaning-vintage-hardware.html
Vinegar (white) is supposed to get rust off.
I have a special slow cooker only for old hardware. I put the hardware in the cooker, cover with water and let it cook 4-8 hours. When you can get the hardware out (when it is cool enough), clean with paper towel and may need wire brush for tough spots
Toothbrush. My favorite handy dandy cleaning tool for hard to reach places and things with grooves in them.