Clever Clarissa’s Household Tips & Advice

Chrome is a metal plated onto another metal; the plate of chrome can be very thin and there are imitations plated onto plastic. Wipe the surface with a moist cloth dipped in a solution of dishwashing liquid & warm water, rinse and dry/polish with a soft cloth. Remove stubborn spots with baking soda. Use acetone […]

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Copper is sold lacquered and unlacquered. Clean decorative, lacquered copper with a dry cloth; use a damp cloth if the item is dirty. If the lacquer finish breaks down, remove it with acetone or a lacquer thinner. If the copper is unlacquered, as is copper cookware, ketchup (yes!) applied with a cotton cosmetic pad will […]

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Bronze is an alloy of copper with any other metal except zinc. The natural process of oxidation gives it a sought-after light green patina called ‘verdigris’; a faux-finish can be applied to various surfaces to give the same look. Remove surface dirt with a soft cloth and use a soft toothbrush to get into crevices […]

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