I love to use original hardware on furniture pieces, but with years of use, grime and tarnish build up and the hardware takes on a dark, dirty look. There are times when I like the darker, years of use look, but other times I like to clean them up, restored to their original beauty.
Lemon Juice & Salt Paste
Aren’t these neat? I picked up four of them at an estate sale and now I’m just waiting to find the perfect piece for them.
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Used your salt and lemon juice recipe on some grubby brass photo chains – worked perfectly! Thank you for sharing this tip!
Great – I’m so glad to hear it!