If you are having a bronze which is a bit antique, then there are certain things to cleaning it. Get a clean cloth if you are cleaning the dust. If the dust is extensive, you can try with a vacumm cleaner. Use a nozzle connector with the brush. This should help in getting rid of a lot of the dust. In order to remove the grim, you can get a small bowl mixed with water and soap in it. Use distilled water and mild soap. Dip a piece of cloth and wipe off the dirt. repeat the process to remove all the grime. Alos, grime and deteriorated oils will lead to corrosion. Apply solvent on the area. After it dissipates, wipe away any dust left. Damp cloth can also be used to get rid of the dirt.
warm water salt and vinegar solution
would oxidize bronze
but the surface has to be steel wooled before application of the solution
YES,
Bronze (Cu0 + Sn0) can be oxidized, by the use of specific oxidizers. For example Nitric acid will form Cu2+ ions and Sn4+ ions
Your the expert. If i knew how to clean it i wouldn;t be asking you.
the mixture of copper and tin is made to bronze.
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bronze is an alloy
Yes, with a pickaxe. Mine Tin, then mine copper. After that use them in a furnece to get a bronze bar. -Happy Smithing
One of the best way to clean bronze memorials is to use biodegradable soap. A small amount of biodegradable soap should be applied to a nylon scrub brush and used to clean the bronze memorial.
How can I clean calcium deposits on my oil robberd bronze shower head without any damage to the finish
In the USMC marines clean & shine their brass/bronze belt buckels with brasso metal cleaner. You could use that or something similar.
I would hire someone to do it. But you should be able to as long as you clean the bronze allowing the silver to coat the bronze.
A homemade solution of lemon juice and baking soda can be used to clean a bronze lamp. Vinegar, flour and salt is another option. Both these solutions will remove any green tinge on the bronze, known as patina.
It's not corrosion, it's oxidisation. -Clean it off with a good metal polish such as Dura-Glit.
Your the expert. If i knew how to clean it i wouldn;t be asking you.
If speaking about bronze artwork, sculptures, etc. it would be best to not clean it at all. Dust with a feather duster, etc. Using chemical cleaners can remove the patina, and possibly reduce the value of the piece up to 80%.
saliva is actually the best cleaning tool for bronze. :D
The best way to clean a bronze mirror is to use water and a little bit of mild soap. Once you have cleaned the mirror, you have to dry it immediatly because otherwise the water would cause oxidation.
The main advantage of bronze chandeliers over other types of chandeliers is that bronze chandeliers are easier to keep clean. Other than that, it all comes down to personal preference.
DO NOT USE STAINLESS STEEL BRUSHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Use bronze only.