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How to clean and disinfect brass handles

by Elia Caneppele 26 September 2020 commenti (1) scrivi commento
Today I would like to give you some useful advice on how to clean and disinfect brass handles .

In these times of Covid 19, cleaning and disinfecting the handles of your home is very important because, being touched many times throughout the day, they can be receptors for dirt and bacteria that we ourselves carry from outside.
 
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How to clean and disinfect brass handles

In this article, I'll explain how to clean brass handles . Brass is not a pure material but an alloy of zinc and copper that was already used in ancient times for braziers and jugs and for other objects of common use.

Brass handles are widely used because, compared to other materials, because it is very resistant to corrosion and has a long life. But it has a flaw, it oxidizes . To restore its ancient splendor, you need to use the right products because, despite the resistance, the wrong detergent can irreparably ruin your handle.

The two solutions, generalist but not obvious, are:
  1. go to a specialized shop, such as a well-stocked hardware store or a DIY store and buy a specific product for cleaning brass,
  2. or you can choose a natural product made by you at home. Without spending a lot of money and an ecological choice.

To clean the brass of your handles, you can prepare different natural blends at home:
  • with Marseille soap flakes : fill a basin with hot water and put the Marseille soap flakes in it, when the mixture is ready, dip a soft sponge and gently clean your handles.
  • Hot water and baking soda : you have to mix them together to create a cream that you will leave on your handles for about ten minutes. Rinse with hot water and lemon and dry them with an antistatic cloth.
  • Lemon juice and vinegar: mix lemon juice and vinegar in a bowl, then with a sponge or a soft soaked cloth you can remove dust or traces of oxidation from your handles.
To remove grease stains from your brass handles instead, you can pour 2 or 3 drops of dish soap on a damp cloth and rub gently on your handles.

How to sanitize brass handles

Also to sanitize you can prepare a mixture at home:
  • To sanitize without removing stains, prepare a solution of hot water and white vinegar. Leave the solution on the handles for a few minutes and then pat dry with a clean cloth.
  • If, on the other hand, you want to sanitize and clean a dirty handle, soak some cotton with alcohol and then, to remove any residue, wipe it with a cloth soaked in red wine. Finally, if you have oxidized brass handles, pass some yogurt over them.

After cleaning and disinfecting, you can always proceed with polishing with do-it-yourself remedies.

I advise you, before proceeding with the polishing, to put paper tape around the handle so you will not dirty the door.

There are two methods, both natural and very effective, to polish brass handles:
  • lemon juice, salt, vinegar and baking soda : create a paste with these ingredients, cover the handles for about ten minutes and then rinse with warm water and neutral soap.
  • linseed oil : wipe the brass handles with a cloth soaked in oil to create a patina that will keep them shiny and clean over time. This solution is also great for oxidation and black spots.

If you are interested in the topic, I would like to point out that the video on how to clean and disinfect brass handles is available on Youtube:

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Now all I have to do is wish you good work!

Elia Caneppele
Elia Caneppele

I'm Elia Caneppele, author of this article and founder of Windowo, the Italian shop specialising in the online sale of products for windows. My speciality is doing SEO for ecommerce and blogs, which, in simple terms, means getting people to find us on the Internet.

Since 2014 I have been a digital entrepreneur and, in addition to managing Windowo, I also deal with the communication of Autismo.it. I create content trying to convey as much value as possible to our customers.

Below I leave you the links to my social networks: I can't wait to get in touch with you personally.

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Rickey
It's great to know there are effective ways to maintain the hygiene of brass handles, which are not only functional but also add an aesthetic touch to the home.
12 February 2024

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