Decorating Tip

[DontPushMe]

If I'm painting the woodwork and the door handles or hinges are caked in old paint or covered in over-brush marks then I remove them from the doors and soak them in vinegar. You don't need the expensive stuff that is used for cooking. My doors had those brass handles that I mistakenly thought were brass plated. They were real brass and were covered in paint. Initially I soked them for about 20 - 30 mins to make sure I didn't ruin them further then found that if I left them in long enough then I could just remove the paint easily with a soft scraper that would not gouge the brass. I then buffed them up with a soft cloth which makes them sparkle. Saves paying for new handles and the finished product look great. Make sure you test on an inconspicuous part first.

[caro]

I use vinegar for all sorts of things but that's a new one on me.

 

Thanks.

[LLB999]

Great tip Thanks for sharing.

[lady-in-red]

i have brass handles on all my doors thankyou for that tip i'll be busy now

[DontPushMe]

Hi GL,

 

don't forget to try it on something that you don't mind throwing away and replacing.

 

DPM

[lady-in-red]

OK thanks

[rumbler]

Soak dirty brass in coke.. it will rid the dirt in a short time and your brass will be all nice and shiney again.

[magmag]

vinegar sorts out everything

[caro]

vinegar sorts out everything

 

If cag had a like button I would use it for this post,

[clairedcat]

Great tip, my 12yr old wanted to help decorate her room and managed to get paint on handle. DEF gonna use your tip. Thanks again.

Claire x

[Guest harveysfurnitureUK Official Company Rep]

Great tip! Vinegar is also great for cleaning windows too.

[caro]

Yep, and then wipe them over with newspaper.

[burlyb]

making sure you eat the chips out of the newspaper first:lol:

[caro]

making sure you eat the chips out of the newspaper first:lol:

 

Goes without saying burly!