How to clean and keep metal objects

At home we always have metal fittings that need some care to keep bright, as the weather, air and many other factors are going slowly dimming.




Ashtrays and cigarette cases can be cleaned once a week with water and soap or detergent, plus a few drops of ammonia, since it is enough to keep them bright, you rub with a stiff bristle brush, and so the remains will be removed of dirt.


When metals are very dirty a quick and effective, dip for 5 minutes in warm white wine and then dry with a cloth, to give the brightness accordingly. On the other hand polishing pastes are ideal for maintaining locks, metal fittings and details are in the furniture, but taking care not to apply them collector's items or old as it can remove the foil.

For copper fittings, a homemade recipe for polishing, is to mix half a cup of flour, 500 grams of salt, half cup of vinegar lemon juice and 2 egg whites, after obtaining the paste should be rubbed carefully elements, rinse with water, then with a lint-free cloth to polish proceed.

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