White vinegar, the champion of home cleaning, is a good choice for more stubborn water spots on your oil-rubbed bronze fixtures. You can try filling a spray bottle half with vinegar and half with water, then applying it to your faucet. Wipe away with a damp, soft cloth.
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- What color is brushed stainless? Stainless steel is a classic choice for hardware and fittings because it complements most home styles. Brushed nickel and stainless steel often look very similar, but the difference is in their underlying tone: brushed nickel tends to have a golden or brownish tint while stainless steel has a faintly blue tone.
- Can you use bleach on bronze? Despite your best efforts, your oil-rubbed bronze fixtures can accumulate minerals and hard-water spots. When trying to remove these spots or stains, you should never use abrasive cleaners, abrasive sponges or harsh chemicals, like bleach or lime scale remover.
- Can vinegar be used on oil rubbed bronze? Try a vinegar solution for stubborn stains. Mix one part vinegar with one part water for use on more difficult marks on your bronze finish. Do this for any hard water deposits that just water won't remove.
- Can you use CLR on bronze? The CLR Bathroom & Kitchen can be used on faucets/taps made of chrome or stainless steel and should not be used on any other finishes including, but not limited to bronze, oil rubbed bronze, nickel, brushed nickel, brass or copper.
- Does oil rubbed bronze finish wear off? Oil Rubbed Bronze finished are made from rubbing a dark oil solution over copper plated hardware and fixtures. This oil solution will wear and fade over time, giving the fixture an aged antique look.
- How do you touch up oil rubbed bronze fixtures? To use, simply wipe the affected area clean of surface dirt with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Then apply a thin layer of touch-up paint using the brush built into the bottle's cap. It should only take 10 minutes or so to dry, so you'll be back to using your product in no time.