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%.
'The Thinker' is bronze cast statue.
Bronze
Bronze is a homogeneous mixture (alloy) of mainly copper and tin.
Bronze is a metal. All metals conduct heat.
During the bronze age, they were made of bronze. During the irong age, swords tended to be made of iron and armor often continued to be made of bronze, if the people using armor could afford bronze. Bronze is stronger than iron and less prone to corrosion, so it makes better armor, but iron is cheaper, and since can be made much harder than bronze it is preferable for blades.
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.
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.
Get an owner's manual from the maker. Supplies will include solvent, patches, cleaning rod, oil, bronze bore brush.