In case you’re unaware, affordable brass door handles can add a touch of class and sophistication to any home, office or business. The rich texture and rich colouration of this type of handle make them a wonderful addition to your area. However, a certain amount of care needs to be exercised when you are looking to clean brass handles; otherwise, you could end up damaging the polished finish and causing further corrosion.
Cleaning brass door handles in your home or office will involve some work on your part. Check this:
* First – it is necessary to ensure that the pieces are completely clean and any mineral stains have been removed. If you are using a soft cloth, you should make sure that the cloth does not scratch the material’s surface, as this could lead to scratching the polished finish. If there are any hard stains such as grease, use a cloth specially made for polishing metals. You may need to use a small cleaning product to remove any stubborn stains from the brass door handles.
* Polishing brass door handles is an important process as it removes any natural sheen present on the material. Once you have completed this step — use a small amount of lacquer thinner to polish the tarnished areas back to a gleaming sheen. Ensure that the polishing cloth is slightly damp and that you wipe away excess lacquer before proceeding to the next step of cleaning. If you are using a lacquered piece, you should clean the entire piece by wiping each lacquer with a damp clean cloth to remove any excess dirt.
* After you have completed the first step, you should then use a small amount of lacquer thinner to polish the tarnished areas back to a beautiful shine once more. Ensure that the polishing cloth is slightly damp and that you wipe away any excess lacquer before proceeding to the next cleaning step. If you are using lacquered pieces, you should clean the entire piece by wiping each lacquer. If you are using unpolished brass door handles, ensure that you first remove any excess dirt with a dry cotton polishing cloth or a small handheld rotary polisher.
* In most cases, this step involves using a moderately stiff abrasive material to clean the affordable brass door handles gently and remove any present soils. You should then follow this up by using a clean damp, polishing cloth to polish the tarnished pieces once more to remove any further staining. You must clean the metal before you proceed to the final step of cleaning badly tarnished brass. This is because a heavily tarnished piece of brass will easily soak up any dirt or grime that is applied to it. If you do not clean it properly, it will allow that dirt to soak into the finish and make it much harder to remove.
* Another tip that many people who have lacquered affordable brass door handles do not consider is that applying a thin layer of mild soap and mild petroleum jelly onto the pieces will protect them from dust and stains. This is a great way to maintain your door handles without having to worry about damaging them further. Before you apply the oil or the jelly, you should place a drop or two on a dry cotton polishing cloth to soften the material a bit. You can then buff the polishing cloth to remove any loose dust particles and apply a thin coat of either mineral oil or light petroleum jelly.