How to Remove Bronze Tarnish and Pitting

How to Remove Bronze Tarnish and Pitting
Written By
Kaye Wagner
Kaye Wagner
Published: May 7, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Remove Bronze Tarnish

  1. Mix 1 tbsp. salt with 1 tbsp. white distilled vinegar.

  2. Rub the salt paste over the surface of the bronze to remove the tarnish. Rub over the entire piece with a clean cloth until the tarnish is gone.

  3. Rinse the bronze with clear water and dry it completely with a clean cloth.

Remove Bronze Pitting

  1. Brush the bronze gently with a stiff-bristled brush until the bronze area appears smooth.

  2. Rinse the bronze with clear water.

  3. Place the bronze in distilled water so that it is completely submerged. Let it soak for 10 to 15 days until it is completely clean.

  4. Remove the bronze and dry it with a clean cloth.

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Kaye Wagner

Kaye Wagner has been working in the fields of journalism and public relations since 2006 and is a recipient of a National Hearst Award. She is particularly interested in home-and-garden projects, as well as beauty and fashion writing. An…

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