Cleaning
Brass –Mix white flour, salt, and vinegar in equal parts to remove erosion—clean brass with a clean cloth or duster. Rinse, pat, and dry the metal. Soak and clean using washing soda for heavy tarnish.
Silver – Clean using detergent or toothpaste for mild cleaning. For tarnished silver, immerse the metal in an acid solution of THIOUREA, wash in warm water, and dry. For heavily damaged silver, dip the metal in hot soda solution containing a perforated aluminum plate for 10 minutes, rinse and dry.
In addition, mildly tarnished surfaces can be treated with paste polish and cream-type polish. Apply the polish with a brush in a perpendicular motion, rinse and wipe with a lint-free cloth.
Steel – Sodium bicarbonate is a wonderful option for cleaning greasy stains. Sometimes heat spots can appear on steel surfaces. A fine abrasive powder can wipe this out. Don’t use coarse powders or steel wool.
Copper – For mild cleaning, a combination of salt, sand, and vinegar can prove effective. For heavy tarnish, a weak ammonia solution is beneficial. Rinse and dry the metal in both cases.
Care
Collectively, for all the metals mentioned above, a well-ventilated area is crucial—store decorative items and cookware in a dry place protected from vermin and insect infestation. Dust bowls, spoons,and forks regularly for fungi attacks. Store cookware on dry wooden shelves instead than on metal shelves.
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