We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
BRASS DOOR HANDLES.
16011996
Posts: 8,313 Forumite
not sure they are actually brass, but look like it, and have a ridged detail all down the back of the handle which is dirty. any ideas how to clean them??
0
Comments
-
Wasn't there something on here about tomato ketchup? Or was that copper...Mink0
-
Hiya 160
may be some tips on here.
http://www.consumermanitoba.ca/household.html
i'm just looking to see if i can find anything else for you ;D
http://doityourself.com/clean/Nobody can make you feel inferior, without your permission
Love doesn't make the world go round, it's what makes the ride worthwhile
ya still freezing
0 -
thanks, will have a look at that, and yes, ketchup is for copper i think.0
-
oooh, like that link sheel, thanks.0
-
if its brass, use rubbing compound.
its a paste that you polish onto the metal. it restores the finish, u can get it from halfords or any diy store i think.0 -
brass handles usually come with a coating
and cleaning takes it off
so once you get them clean again might be worth recoating them0 -
battery or rechargeable toothbrush with an OLD head on it, then brasso or your other possible vinegary concoctions! Works a treat, did it on similar doorknobs in my place.
BTW merry xmas and an odd one for my first post after xmas, ive been in Bulgaria ;DMember no.1 of the 'I'm not in a clique' group :rotfl:
I have done reading too!
To avoid all evil, to do good,
to purify the mind- that is the
teaching of the Buddhas.0 -
I've recently moved into my new house and the door handles are lovely but manky, what is the best and easiest way of removing 10+years of grime.If it wasn't for the mistakes I made in the past (and learned from), I wouldn't be who and where I am today. It doesn't matter if you've cocked up, what matters is that you put it right and apologise. x0
-
thepurplegoldfish wrote: »I've recently moved into my new house and the door handles are lovely but manky, what is the best and easiest way of removing 10+years of grime.
hi,apparantly smothering them in tomato ketchup,letting dry then washing off is recommended (think it may have been kim'n'aggie)
G0 -
Hi thepurplegoldfish,
These earlier threads may help:
BRASS DOOR HANDLES.
cleaning brass
I'll add your thread to the first link later.
Pink0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 350.4K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.3K Spending & Discounts
- 243.4K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.6K Life & Family
- 256.5K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards