How To Clean Brass Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

Rusting is also a common problem with metal hardware.

How to clean brass kitchen cabinet hardware. Once a week take time to thoroughly wipe the copper or brass handles knobs and pulls from top to bottom to keep grease and dirt from building up. Fill a sink or bucket with hot water and add enough dishwashing liquid to make. Dip a clean cloth or sponge in hot soapy water then scrub the brass hinge.

Bethany from Madeline Jean Antiques Restoration shows you how incredibly easy it is to clean old hardware. Dip a soft rag first in hot vinegar then in Kosher or sea salt and rub tarnish off of uncoated brass fittings. For tougher cleaning jobs pull out the ketchup tomato sauce or tomato paste.

Rinse the hinges with warm water before drying them. Apply a thin patina of ketchup marinara sauce or tomato paste to the brass hinge using a paper towel or hand cloth. Let the pulls soak for five to 10 minutes before using a toothbrush to gently scrub each pull making sure all.

Kitchen cabinet door handles easily cleaned using water vinegar baking soda and steel wool and sponge. Start with hot soapy water and a microfiber cleaning cloth. If youre looking for a simple way to clean your brass handles fill a container with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap.

Give the metal hardware a pass with a clean dry cloth as you work around the kitchen. Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass. With the hardware fully wet sprinkle on a powdered cleaning product so the metal is completely covered.

The mild chemical reaction of vinegar combined with baking soda is what loosens the tarnish. Once the brass is clean dry it off with a clean cloth. Once a month use a mild polish to shine up the copper or brass fixtures in your living space.