| Bronze: Bronze, a copper-alloy, is very vulnerable to | | | | the materials do perform this task, here is a different |
| losing its luster, but it simple to clean with household | | | | method. If there is grime on the surface of the |
| products. Start by taking the item and rinsing it. After | | | | object, it can be removed with soap and water, but |
| you have rinsed off unwanted gunk, dry the item | | | | may not be as effective as the method above. Plain |
| thoroughly. Then place baking soda, around two | | | | soap and water will work well. Do not use hard |
| tablespoons, into a tiny dish, and add a small amount | | | | water. Instead, use distilled water to clean the bronze |
| of lemon juice. Don't be alarmed by the tiny bubbles | | | | item. |
| this reaction may create, they will go down. Take | | | | Another easy method to clean bronze is to make a |
| clean cloth and apply the paste to your object. This | | | | paste from one teaspoon salt and one cup of |
| step can also be done by wearing rubber gloves and | | | | vinegar mixed with water. Be sure to apply this paste |
| coating your object. Leave the paste on the object | | | | evenly to the bronze item. Leave the paste on for |
| for approximately 20-30 minutes. After the time has | | | | about an hour. It is suggested to place newspaper |
| elapsed, rinse the object in warm water, and | | | | around the area, this process maybe become messy. |
| immediately buff it dry. If unwanted spots still remain, | | | | Rinse off with warm water. Polish it dry with a soft |
| repeat this process. To keep your bronze from losing | | | | clean cloth. It is very important to use a clean cloth, a |
| its unique luster, rinse or dust the object. | | | | dirty cloth may contain chemicals or particles that will |
| If you did not like this method or you do not have | | | | could scratch or even corrode the bronze. |