How to Clean Bronze

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mix ⅔ cup (158 ml) of white vinegar and ⅔ cup (158 ml) of flour in a bowl.

   Use a bowl that is big enough to allow you to mix the two ingredients together without the flour flying everywhere.
   
   Blend these two until they are fully mixed together.
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   Step 2: Add ½ cup (118 ml) of salt to your mixture and stir.

   Your mixture should now be a paste of the vinegar, flour, and salt. , You can put a glove on your hand, dip it into the paste, and then spread it onto your bronze piece.
   
   You can also use a sponge.
   
   If your item is something small, like a piece of jewelry, place the jewelry in the bowl.
   
   Be sure that your item is completely covered in the paste.
   
   Then, leave the paste on for 1-2 hours. , After 1-2 hours, bring your item to the sink and rinse it under warm water.
   
   If your item is large and can’t be moved, bring a pot or bucket of warm water over to it, and pour the water over the item to rinse the paste off completely. , While you are drying the bronze, rub it with the cloth to remove any marks.
   
   Make sure it is completely dry and that all the paste is removed. , Add a few drops of olive oil to a soft clean cloth and rub it over the surface of your bronze.
   
   Olive oil has been a method for cleaning and protecting bronze since ancient times.
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   Step 3: Spread the paste on your bronze.

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   Step 4: Rinse your bronze with warm water.

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   Step 5: Use a soft cloth

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   Step 6: such as a chamois leather cloth

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   Step 7: to dry the bronze.

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   Step 8: Rub a dab of olive oil onto the bronze.

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