For an extra shiny finish to clean exterior doors hardware use a brass or steel polish on the door hardware.
Clean front door hardware.
Do not spray or immerse the hardware in liquid at any time.
Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water.
Old door hardware dulls over time.
To some it might seem like an unimpressive task to be able to clean your dirty door but to me it was truly a revelation.
The easiest and safest way to clean your stainless steel door hardware is to use a soapy damp soft cloth and then rinse with clean water.
However for stuck on gunk or stubborn residue you can create a mixture of equal parts of olive oil and vinegar.
Gently wipe the surface of your door hardware with the mild soap and water mixture.
However there is a single product that can effectively clean brass hardware and other metals such as copper and stainless steel in less than five minutes.
Using water only wipe surfaces again to remove any detergent left behind.
Next came the fun part.
For tougher cleaning jobs pull out the ketchup tomato sauce or tomato paste.
The hardware is often a design element that can either make your door attractive or make it look aged and outdated.
When i moved in they were painted over with multiple layers of paint although the paint had worn off.
Apply the polish and then wipe it clean with a separate cloth.
However i did purchase beautiful antique brass colored door knobs and handles from walmart.
I know you are going to love them as much as i do.
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I am interested to know if paula ever painted her front door or was she just going to paint the front door hardware.
However due to its nature as a living finish it is susceptible to some natural change and wear over.
Immediately dry all surfaces with a clean towel.
The door knobs are still beautiful after 4 or 5 years.
The interior doors of my house have the original 1950 s knobs the old style with the long escutcheon plates and the knob and spindle doorknobs.
How you should clean stainless steel door knobs.
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Make sure you have removed all of the polish.
I ve struggled cleaning my outside doors including my back sliding door for years.
Clean and re finish old door knobs and hardware.
To properly clean the old door hardware you can quickly make an inexpensive cleaning solution that will clean all types of hardware found on your doors.
Oil rubbed bronze is a beautiful finished metal used for many home fixtures and hardware.