Try a vinegar solution for stubborn stains. Gently rub the vinegar mixture onto your fixture with a soft cloth, or soak a paper towel in the mixture and leave it on the fixture for about 15 minutes.
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- Do bronze faucets show water spots? It does show water spots and fingerprints, but these can quickly be wiped away with a microfiber cloth. Oil Rubbed Bronze – Oil Rubbed Bronze is often found in traditional homes and has been a popular choice since the 1990s because it is easy to match and will not show water spotting.
- "How do you clean a bronze finish faucet?" Cleaning Bronze Faucets You can use mildly abrasive cleansers like Bar Keepers Friend on oil rubbed bronze, but avoid anything harsher. Always wipe down your bronze with a soft cloth or sponge. Never use a scrubbing sponge or steel wool as these can cause permanent damage to your fixtures.
- How do you remove hard water stains from bathroom fixtures? If faucets and fixtures have a scale build up already, use a cleaner such as CLR, (calcium, lime and rust remover), to remove it. You may have to let the solution sit for a short time on fixtures and really scrub, (with a soft brush so as not to scratch the finish), but with effort you should have success.
- Will vinegar hurt oil rubbed bronze? While you can use diluted vinegar to clean your faucet, don't leave it on the bronze surface for more than a few minutes. Moen very specifically states that vinegar is safe on bronze when used for a short time.
- 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 get hard water stains off brushed bronze? 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.