How to Clean Hard Water Deposits off a Bronze Faucet

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How to clean hard water mineral deposits off a bronze faucet cheaply with stuff you have laying around the house.
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@fixitFlip 6 лет назад

The deep cleaning paste caption should say, "1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of VINEGAR, and flour."

@amydaleswecker3014 5 месяцев назад

I can’t thank you enough, I followed your advice to the letter and my faucet looks brand new

@fixitFlip 5 месяцев назад

Great, glad I could help!

@allisonnixon1920 3 года назад

WOW! Thank you for your tutorial. I like that you don't use harsh chemicals, and the Sharpie idea is fabulous. Thanks also for mentioning that they sell markers for this purpose in bronze. I can't wait to work on my neglected sink.

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

No problem, and good luck with the project!

@marionsachs5823 Год назад

I did this and I took the bronze finish right off!

@chromebot9618 8 месяцев назад

Same

@Martin-ie2sr 4 месяца назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣wtf!! .

@nasimaa29 5 лет назад

I like the bronze color marker idea👍 thank you : )

@fixitFlip 5 лет назад

No problem hope it works out for you. 👌🏻👌🏻

@brickhunter9537 Год назад

Very helpful, thanks for the video!

@fixitFlip Год назад

No problem!

@ChavezDIY 6 лет назад

LOL at Step 9. bronze is hard to clean because if you go too hard you can remove the paint. I used a copper brush and while it helped plenty, it was removing the bronze paint and leaving the copper look underneath. Worst case scenario you can repaint the faucet with liquid bronze paint in a can by Rustoleum. It works ok.

@fixitFlip 6 лет назад

Yeah bronze is tricky! No easy way to do it, really! The endless uses of a sharpie...

@joanjones4743 4 года назад

Going to try that especially on my shower fixtures

@marvinsilvanus3520 3 года назад

That sharpie Cracks me up.

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

Ha ha, whatever gets the job done.

@alvisdio8333 4 года назад

Lol 😂... i the idea if using Sharpie! Great job!

@fixitFlip 4 года назад

Hey, it works. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

@davidrcook8126 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@fixitFlip 2 месяца назад

No problem.

@willfarkouh 3 года назад

This worked great. Thanks!!

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

No problem, glad I could help!

@swolt513 6 лет назад

Very helpful video!

@fixitFlip 6 лет назад

Glad it helped!

@stevegreen65 2 года назад

Wonder if corn starch would work instead of flour?

@fixitFlip 2 года назад

I have never tried that!

@ShreddedBacon 4 года назад

Great idea!

@fixitFlip 4 года назад

Thank you!

@cristinafarmer112 6 лет назад

Thank you. I’m going to try this

@fixitFlip 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@stuffysoli 9 месяцев назад

My sink is horribly designed where all of the water pools up behind the faucet. I hate it so much because its in such a hard place to clean.

@fixitFlip 9 месяцев назад

Yes, that is truly annoying.

@joanjones4743 4 года назад

Can you use the same process on a showerhead and faucet in tub drain the same material

@fixitFlip 4 года назад

Yes!

@roguephoenix 3 года назад

will the sharpie not rub off? is there any other "paint pen" that one could use?

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

It shouldn't come off to easily! And yeah, you can use a bronze color marker!

@roguephoenix 3 года назад

@@fixitFlip isn't the bronze marker too light?

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

@@roguephoenix I've only used the black sharpie before. But there are some darker looking bronze ones out there. Just a couple ideas here: www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Art-Supplies-Paint-Pens/Designer-Sunglasses-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze/N-5yc1vZccciZ1z1aawz www.kegworks.com/kegworks-touch-up-kit-oil-rubbed-bronze/

@roguephoenix 3 года назад

@@fixitFlip whoa! thank you!

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

@@roguephoenix No prob!

@hectorpaniagua1051 3 года назад

if you roll a smooth piece of metal that’s chromed for example (rounded tool handle)and press it hard against the effected area it will break the heavy lime deposits then you can use the vinegar to finish it off

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

That's a good little tip. I like that!

@buckwelljohnson3168 9 месяцев назад

If you dont care try submerging it in a 5 gallon bucket of high strenth vinegar overnight.

@fixitFlip 9 месяцев назад

Yep, that will take the rust off some weight plates.

@pchow4675 Год назад

It’s too late brother. But good on you.

@fixitFlip Год назад

Always worth a shot right.

@meltormee6771 3 года назад

VINEGAR WITH ETCH MARBLE STONE GRANITE ETC. SO NOT A GOOD IDEA TO SOAK RIGHT ON TOP OF THE COUNTER.

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

Didn't cause any damage that I noticed.

@meltormee6771 3 года назад

@@fixitFlip YOU CAN LOOK IT UP BUT IT WILL ETCH IT AND DULL THE APPEARANCE AS WILL SCOURING PADS WILL DO DAMAGE AS WELL.

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

@@meltormee6771 Good to know.

@viajes80 4 года назад

Is posible clear coat the faucet/shower heads that have this finish ?

@fixitFlip 4 года назад

I have never heard of that being done before. But that doesn't mean it's not possible.

@TaraElaine1982 4 года назад

Wouldn't lime away do the same thing?

@fixitFlip 4 года назад

You can use Lime-a-way on some chrome or stainless steel fixtures, but I wouldn't use it on brass or bronze. It can etch or discolor the metal.

@supermanny73 4 года назад

I wonder if using baking soda in the mix instead of flour would have worked better...?

@fixitFlip 4 года назад

Good question, I have never tried that!

@terrydensford7450 4 года назад

3rd grade science experiment:volcano=mix vinegar and baking soda together....right?

@fixitFlip 4 года назад

@@terrydensford7450 RIGHT lol

@farelimm Год назад

That will neutralize the acid rendering it ineffective. Corn starch is better for vinegar pastes

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@sociopathmercenary Год назад

Couldn't have been too seldomly used or it wouldn't have got so crusty

@nadiuskarodriguez4122 3 года назад

Looks messy...you are better off with baking soda and vinager...works better

@fixitFlip 3 года назад

Thanks for watching.

@rachelamundsen8265 2 года назад

Vinegar neutralize baking soda on contact. Vinegar is acidic and dissolve minerals. You need it to sit and work fir prolonged time. Once you mixed vinegar and soda you started reaction of neutralization, so no it is not a good idea.