Clean Front Door Hardware
How you should clean stainless steel door knobs.
Clean front door hardware. When i moved in they were painted over with multiple layers of paint although the paint had worn off. 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. Using water only wipe surfaces again to remove any detergent left behind. 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The hardware is often a design element that can either make your door attractive or make it look aged and outdated. Speaking of cleaning hacks be sure to check out 7 of my favorite cleaning hacks. The door knobs are still beautiful after 4 or 5 years. However for stuck on gunk or stubborn residue you can create a mixture of equal parts of olive oil and vinegar.
Next came the fun part. However i did purchase beautiful antique brass colored door knobs and handles from walmart. I am interested to know if paula ever painted her front door or was she just going to paint the front door hardware. Tarnished brass hardware can be difficult to clean when you do not use the right product or technique.
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. I have a door knocker that was quite expensive and the finish is coming off. For an extra shiny finish to clean exterior doors hardware use a brass or steel polish on the door hardware. For tougher cleaning jobs pull out the ketchup tomato sauce or tomato paste.
Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water. How to clean oil rubbed bronze fixtures. V inyl numbers with our house number. I ve struggled cleaning my outside doors including my back sliding door for years.
However due to its nature as a living finish it is susceptible to some natural change and wear over. Gently wipe the surface of your door hardware with the mild soap and water mixture. Apply the polish and then wipe it clean with a separate cloth. 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.
Old door hardware dulls over time. Oil rubbed bronze is a beautiful finished metal used for many home fixtures and hardware. Do not spray or immerse the hardware in liquid at any time. Make sure you have removed all of the polish.
Immediately dry all surfaces with a clean towel.