How can I clean up old cabinet hardware to reuse?

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We have repainted the kitchen cupboards and would love to use the old hardware. How can it be safely cleaned up?

Rachel's Trash~2~Treasures · Answer

Put it a crockpot or boil on stove with a few drops of dawn dish soap

Twyla J Boyer · Answer

What Rachel's Trash-2-Treasures said and scrub with an old toothbrush. Rinse well. Dry thoroughly (a hair dryer or the oven work well). You might need to oil the hinges after cleaning.

Molly - Just a Little Creativity · Answer

I’ve cleaned old hardware using Bar Keepers friend. This website has the same method I use- https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-refurbish-hardware-2878995

Linda Cabler · Answer

I soaked mine overnight in spic and span but I have also used Simple green. Then put them in the dishwasher for the final cleaning. Make sure you don't leave paint on them and mess up your dishwasher. I brushed them after I took them out of the cleanser to be sure all paint was gone. Mine had been enameled with white enamel paint.

Charmaine · Answer

And you can spray paint them after cleaning for an updated look

Eloise · Answer

A number of ideas on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+clean+old+cabinet+hardware

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