How do I clean my Bronze rosary parts and medals?
Both the sterling and the bronze pieces may be cleaned to a higher shine, if preferred.
To begin with first, we prefer to clean our pieces if needed with our Sunshine Polishing Cloth (SPC.100) https://store.rosaryworkshop.com/shop/sunshine-polishing-cloth-for-silver-and-bronze-5-x-7-5-in-spc-100/ .
Second, we prefer to use a fine toothbrush to brush with a small amount of toothpaste or soap and work in small circular motions. Then rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel. Follow up with a polish from the Polishing Cloth.
For additional cleaning if needed you can also try using a very, very fine steel wool grade (#0000) and a light hand, which takes care of the heavier jobs and helps give a satin finish to some of the shinier surfaces. Follow up with a polish from the Polishing Cloth.
You can also clean your bronze pieces, by dipping them in white vinegar and sprinkle with baking soda until it becomes a think semi liquid after stirring. It will become effervescent when you add the baking soda, and rise for a few seconds. Leave the pieces soaking overnight if you wish. Before rinsing, rub the pieces with your fingers or with a fine toothbrush using small circular motions. Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.
Please keep in mind that the harder you rub, the more of the original finish is lost. So be careful, as you can never get back what you take off.
How do I clean my Sterling Silver rosary parts and medals?
Both the sterling and the bronze pieces may be cleaned to a higher shine, if preferred.
To begin with first, we prefer to clean our pieces if needed with our Sunshine Polishing Cloth (SPC.100) https://store.rosaryworkshop.com/shop/sunshine-polishing-cloth-for-silver-and-bronze-5-x-7-5-in-spc-100/ .
Second, we prefer to use a fine toothbrush to brush with a small amount of toothpaste or soap and work in small circular motions. Then rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel. Follow up with a polish from the Polishing Cloth.
For additional cleaning if needed you can also try using a very, very fine steel wool grade (#0000) and a light hand, which takes care of the heavier jobs and helps give a satin finish to some of the shinier surfaces. Follow up with a polish from the Polishing Cloth.
To clean your sterling silver pieces, place a sheet of aluminum foil on the bottom of a big glass bowl and place your tarnished sterling silver pieces on it. Pour enough boiling water in the bowl to cover them, and then some, and sprinkle on enough baking soda to just cover the pieces while staying under water. Let the pieces sit in the mixture and after a few minutes swish them around. The longer they stay in the mixture, the cleaner they will become. Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.
Please keep in mind that the harder you rub, the more of the original finish is lost. So be careful, as you can never get back what you take off.