Bronze over time, tend to lose their natural luster, becoming dull and dark, are not uncommon and the appearance of greenish plaque. A problem in restoration, especially antiques of this metal, is to remove corrosion products from the surface, while keeping intact the original plaque (patina). Bronze is a result of copper alloy, tin, and lead.
Content
- Restoration of bronze wares
- Ways to self clean the bronze
- Recipe home remedy
- Lemon juice and ammonia
- Removal of green plaque
Restoration of bronze wares
Over time, corrosive layer is formed on the surface, which is called "patina". A layer of a smooth, if it is healthy and stable. If he powdered sponge-like structure and comprises corrosive agents moisture in direct and constant contact with the metal, the first recovery consists in the removal of the peripheral layer of patina as the technical and aesthetic considerations.
For this purpose it is necessary to use the following tools:
- micro-drill;
- vibrating engravers;
- scalpels;
- scrapers and t. d.
Then the metal is cleaned demineralized water with neutral detergent. After that, it is necessary to proceed to the grout. Anti-corrosion treatment product will be pure alcohol.
The second procedure involves the use of two-component resin. They are strengthened by the use of synthetic fibers suitable for expanding metal. In addition, the method provides excellent results.
Ways to self clean the bronze
Of course, all these procedures are performed by specialists and mainly in relation to antiques. But if you have a bronze or brass objects that do not pose a great artistic valueThen you yourself can at home to make them clean.
Clean the bronze is possible without the use of chemicals that are toxic and pollute the environment. There are various conventional methods, transmitted from generation to generation. Bronze can be washed with warm soapy water. Then it is well cleaned with a soft bristle brush, rinsed, dried and then polish with woolen cloth.
If zachernon object, it is possible to wash a mixture of 1 liter of water, soap, and 1 tablespoon of denatured alcohol. Then wash, dry and polish.
To eliminate oxidation is used a mixture of water and lemon juice. For effective cleaning of the green patina mixture of water, ammonia and vinegar in equal parts. Cleaning must be carried out with a soft toothbrush. Can be rubbed bronze oilAnd then thoroughly washed with soapy water, and then wiped with a woolen cloth or chamois. Thorough washing, drying and polishing products are always needed after the above cleaning methods.
Recipe home remedy
Articles and items of bronze and brass, such as chandelier, trim windows, doors, furniture handles, were once very common and popular, and is now back again.
Both independently and effectively at a low cost to clean the chandelier, hinges, knobs and handles? For preparing home remedy for cleaning brass and bronze, we need:
- flour;
- white vinegar;
- salt;
- glass or plastic bowl;
- wooden spoon.
In a large bowl, mix 2/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup barley flour. Mix the components and the consistency after polstakana add salt and mix until uniform. Then a wooden spoon spoon apply the mixture to the product. The mixture should be thick and viscous (if it is too liquid, add the flour and mix again).
If the products are small, you can omit them in a bowl with the mixture for several hours. After this time the dirt and the elements characteristic raids greenish bronze to depart from the mixture. 
After that rinse thoroughly purified components under running water. It can be washed with a sponge to help remove sediment from the most stubborn fragments. After drying, simply wipe the bronze or brass with a cotton cloth.
If a bronze piece is permanently attached to the surface of a piece of furniture, cleaning should be carried out with all the necessary precautions with regard to the immediate vicinity of the surface of the wood furniture. Before cleaning, prepare the cardboard templates, which will close the surface of the furniture. As a result, none of the drugs, which will clean the bronze, will not damage the structure of the wood and furniture polish.
Older dirt from bronze parts can be easily removed with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. This is the easiest and most gentle cleaning method for use of bronze. The risk of damage to an element with this method of cleaning practically reduced to zero.
Lemon juice and ammonia
In order to return the bronze gloss, it must be cleaned using a soft toothbrush, which are impregnated with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Then wash, dry and polish the bronze with a soft cloth.
To clean bronze, it can be polished with a cloth dampened with water and ammonia (8 drops to a glass of water). After cleaning, rinse, dry and polish.
Removal of green plaque
If the bronze has a green plaque, it may be removed using a heated vinegar with added salt. For this it is necessary to heat 200 grams of vinegar to a temperature of 60 degrees, add salt and the spoon with a soft cloth soaked in this liquid, until the disappearance of bronze wipe plaque.
Bronze, often decorated with mirror frames, paintings and furniture fittings, it is necessary as a preventive measure to wipe clean a cloth dampened with warm wine or a liquid obtained by mixing 1/2 cup vinegar with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
