Cleaning rust and other debris from these keys is necessary to ensure they continue to function properly. Using a few common household items, you can create an environmentally friendly cleaner that will restore the surface of your skeleton keys.
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Mix the juice of four lemons with 2 tbsp. of baking soda in a small bowl. The mixture should thicken and form into a paste.
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Place the skeleton keys into the mixture and allow them to sit for 20 minutes.
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Remove the keys from the paste mixture and use a stiff-bristle brush to rub the paste into the surface of the keys. Return the keys back to the bowl containing the paste for another 20 minutes.
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Remove the keys from the mixture and rinse with warm water until all of the cleaning mixture has been removed. Dry the keys thoroughly using a towel to prevent rust from forming on the surface of the keys.