Antique Brass Drawer Pulls

Antique brass drawer pulls have an unparalleled, beautiful, old-world charm. To maintain this charm and keep them looking as gorgeous, here are some tips on cleaning and maintaining them. Take a look.

The beauty of antique furniture cannot be matched by any other piece of modern or contemporary furniture. The vintage look, the classy, rich appeal, the unique style, are all so pleasing to the eyes. Imagine a chest of drawers that has been passed on from generation to generation, in all its beauty, with the most beautiful antique brass drawer pulls. Isn't it something you want to treasure all your life, and keep the tradition alive by passing it on to the coming generation? To do so, you have to maintain the furniture, and all its little details like the antique brass furniture hardware, so that it remains as beautiful as when you received it. Also, there may be times when some of the drawer pulls are missing, and if you can't find the right one, you may have to replace the entire set. As such, here we talk about the choosing various types of antique brass drawer pulls you can invest in, and a little on cleaning and maintaining these.

Choosing Antique Brass Drawer Pulls

There is an immense variety of such antique drawer pulls out there, and you are bound to be spoiled for choice when you head out selecting these. From gorgeous floral patterns, to raging lions, from simple vintage patterns, to those shaped like a frog, the options are simply maddening. Usually, the kind of drawer pulls you will choose depend on the furniture item you are using them for, and the location of that item. For instance, if you have a chest of drawers in a room designed on rustic lines, then something vintage will look classy. On the other hand, if you want the cabinet to be the center of attention in a room that has nothing to do with antiques, the choice of drawer pulls can really be yours. Just ensure you don't choose something that will have it stick out like a sore thumb, instead of attracting the right kind of attention.

The choice of drawer pulls ultimately depends on your choice. What you may like may differ from what others like, and it is choosing one that will blend in yet, highlight the cabinet on which it has been used that is the real task here. It is not necessary to have exceptional knowledge or taste for antiques when it comes to choosing antique brass drawer pulls. It is only a matter of personal taste that will help you choose the right type for your cabinet. You may choose from the variety available online, or from a premium hardware store. Quality does matter, as does aesthetic appeal. It is likely that you will find a greater variety online. As for quality, with a little basic maintenance, you can easily have your antique brass drawer pulls looking brand new at all times.

How to Clean Antique Brass Drawer Pulls

Even if you don't own a family heirloom such as one mentioned above, simply having a piece of antique furniture in your home is refreshing. Because people find these brass drawer pulls so difficult to maintain, they choose to go for their stainless steel counterparts that relatively require no maintenance. This however, is no reason to keep yourself away from the beauty of antique brass drawer pulls and other such hardware, that are available in such a gorgeous variety. It really is very simple to maintain and clean these, and all you require is regular cleaning with some household items. While looking rich and elegant, these antique brass drawer pulls also fulfill their function as well as any other piece of cabinetry hardware. If you are a lover of such elegance, bring it into your home, and learn here, how to clean brass and maintain it.

The issue with brass is that it is likely to tarnish easily and lose its actual charm. To care for it, use a small amount of an oil such as olive oil or linseed oil (a few drops on a clean cloth) to protect these drawer pulls from tarnishing. Doing this on a regular basis will help keep them looking as good as new.

Apart from this method, use a mild ammonia or a vinegar solution (80% : 20%) with a sponge. Remember to clean it dry after you have used the solution. Apply a coat of the aforementioned oil to prevent the pulls from discoloring.

Avoid using furniture polish when considering how to polish brass as it is not as effective as these natural oils in maintaining the furniture.

In some cases, when these antique brass cabinet pulls are in very bad condition, cleaning them after unscrewing them is a good idea. This will help you remove the grime that collects at the edges, and will allow for a thorough cleaning procedure.

If you are cleaning the pulls after unscrewing them, soak them in a solution of a commercial brass cleaner such as Brasso and mild ammonia for about 15-20 minutes. Wash off the solution, and buff the drawer pulls with some oil, with a clean, dry cloth.

Another way to use Brasso for brass polishing is to simply pour some on the drawer pulls and use fine steel wool to clean them. Follow this up by buffing with any oil.

Every once in a while, giving these pulls a lacquer polish is a great way of giving them back their shine and elegance. This however should be done only after all the old lacquer has been removed, and in the absence of any fingerprints on the drawer pulls. Since these are small, it may be slightly difficult to do this on your own. In such a case, it may be wise to get a professional to help you.

If the antique brass drawer pulls are very old and dirty, first soak them in a very simple brass cleaning solution, made of hot water and any soap. Then use some olive or linseed oil with a clean, dry cloth, to clean them and give them a fresh shine.

The aforementioned homemade brass cleaners are very simple solutions to make and use to revive and maintain the elegant charm of your antique brass drawer pulls. It really is that easy, and once again, if it is only these little things that are bothering you, get over it by using these methods. You know there is a beautiful variety out there, and you are very tempted to invest in these to enhance that favorite cabinet you have at home. Go ahead and get those masterpieces, now.