For the cleaning of metals it is possible to resort to decidedly more natural and economic alternatives, which allow simple and effective cleaning.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himsilver, rame, gold, how to clean them? Aggressive cleaners, alcohol and ammonia should not be considered as the obvious solution for metal cleaning.
Even in the case of the metals it is in fact possible to resort to decidedly more natural and economical alternatives, which in any case allow simple and effective cleaning. Let's discover together some grandma's remedies and clever tricks for the cleaning objects made of silver, copper, gold or other metallic materials.
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Silver
Silver is a material that is particularly appreciated for its brightness, but stains, scratches and oxidation can endanger its beauty. Especially for often used silver cutlery and trays, it is advisable to wash them with lukewarm water using a non aggressive detergent, without phosphates and ecological. Wash the silverware separately, keeping it away from other metal objects to avoid scratches.
To remove stains caused by oxidation, you can use one cleaning cream homemade by adding water to the bicarbonate little by little, which must be rubbed on the problem areas gently and with the help of a soft sponge. Silver jewelry can be left briefly immersed in warm water with the addition of a few drops of liquid soap and a pinch of sale. After that, they must be dried carefully.
Copper
Copper cleaning can be done usingvinegar of white wine, to be applied with a spray bottle directly on the surface, which can therefore be sprinkled with a little salt before being scrubbed gently, rinsed with warm water and dried with a soft cloth.
A miraculous remedy for copper cleansing is the lemon juice, which can be applied with a sponge on copper objects for polishing. If it were necessary to rub it, it would be good to proceed using the inner part of the lemon peel, where there is still some pulp left after squeezing it. Antique copper can be rubbed with artichoke leaves soaked in vinegar.
Brass
Il lemon juice represents aexcellent solution also for cleaning brass objects (an alloy of copper and zinc), in this case it is necessary to mix lemon juice with sodium bicarbonate, to obtain a paste with a consistency similar to toothpaste. The mixture must be rubbed on the surfaces with a cloth or sponge, left to act for five minutes and rinsed. Finally, salt and flour can be mixed in equal parts, with the addition of a little vinegar, and be used to rub brass.
Stainless steel
As for stainless steel, it will be easier to remove the stainless steel from it spots after having treated them with extra virgin olive oil. The oil is perfect for making halos disappear. To polish stainless steel and chrome, as well as to remove limescale from them, the best remedy is pure white wine vinegar. Otherwise, you can mix half a glass of baking soda with two tablespoons of boiling water and use the mixture to scrub the steel with the help of a sponge. To avoid the formation of streaks, objects must be rinsed immediately after washing. For cleaning the bottoms of greased pots and pans ash paste obtained from the preparation of lewd will give excellent results
Aluminum
Aluminum objects can be washed with water and ecological liquid detergent, well rinsed and dried immediately, to avoid the formation of halos. The bottoms of aluminum pans and pans can be left to soak in warm water, and then remove them with a steel wool once they have softened.
Bronze
Bronze, an alloy made up of copper and stango (or aluminum, nickel or other metals), can be cleaned using water and natural soap, rinsing with warm water and drying with a soft cloth. In case dthe chiseled bronze, you can brush using water mixed with lemon juice.
Gold
To clean the gold you can simply resort to natural liquid soap e sodium bicarbonate. Create a mixture by mixing a spoonful of baking soda and a spoonful of liquid soap and use the mixture obtained for cleaning the gold objects, rinsing and drying carefully. Gold jewelry can otherwise be easily cleaned after soaking it for an hour in water with the addition of a little lemon juice.
Cast iron
To clean the cast iron it is possible to use water and natural soap. Rinse with warm water and dry immediately. To remove stubborn residues of dirt, you can wipe with pumice stone.
Iron
If the iron objects are enameled, they can be washed normally with soap and water. In case of ruggine, part of it can be removed by wiping with one scourer. If there are rust spots, there are numerous remedies to act and include, for example, the use of salt and lemon juice, or vinegar or bicarbonate.
Read also: How to remove rust and rust stains
Pewter
Pewter is an alloy made up primarily of tin, which may contain copper or other metals. In its composition the lead it was banned, due to its toxicity. Pewter can be cleaned with water and natural soap, or with a creamy compound prepared by mixing bicarbonate e salt, to which to add lemon juiceand until the desired consistency is obtained.
