| Antique Brass Hardware is popular with most | | | | between the metal and the wood when polishing |
| buyers because of the excellent polish, looks and | | | | is being done. Alternatively, each fitting of this |
| the durability they give to a product. They are | | | | type of metal can be individually removed, |
| currently being used in both the commercial and | | | | polished and then fitted back again with the wood. |
| residential projects. Many buyers prefer them | | | | The cleaning materials should include a sponge and |
| either in wrought iron, or cast iron. Antique brass | | | | isopropyl. If the part to be polished is very dirty, |
| hardware includes, latches, locks, door bolts, door | | | | one should clean it with a damp sponge and water |
| knobs, keyhole covers, shelf brackets, door | | | | before the actual polishing is commenced. The |
| hinges, gate hinges, and railings, among many | | | | metal will look brighter when polished using a |
| others. | | | | yellow cloth which releases the exact amount of |
| Antique brass hardware needs to taken care of | | | | oil on it. Using olive oil for polishing will increase the |
| well, if it is to maintain its originality. Polishing should | | | | duration between each polishing as it slows down |
| be done by hand if there is need. One can | | | | the tarnishing process. |
| consider modern paste-type polish with micro | | | | When properly maintained, antique brass hardware |
| abrasives. However one should be careful to | | | | can be something one can boast about. There are |
| ensure that the surrounding wood is protected. | | | | many dealers in the Internet who can help one |
| This can be done by applying wax round the | | | | purchase these precious items. |
| perimeter of this metal or inserting an index | | | | |