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-----Cleaning dirty gold taps
I've recently moved into a property which has gold taps in it. There is nothing wrong with the taps there just dirty (tarnished) how can I clean them up? have you got any recommendations what I could use.
Many thanks,
private home - Leicester, Leicestershire, England
2005
A normal metal polish will work fine, look for one that does not use heavy abrasives. I suggest Nevr-Dull ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] , just be sure to clean it off afterward with a dry cloth.
Marc Banks- Elizabeth City, North Carolina
2005
If your taps are brass or bronze You can use 5% citric acid ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] solution (or 50 gm citric acid /1 lit water/+ some ammonia ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] , pH must be 9)! vinegar ⇦ in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil link] mixed with some salt can help you too. Rinse well! Good luck!
Goran Budija- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2005
Do not use vinegar to clean gold plated taps! I used this and it tarnished them so badly they will have to be replaced.
John Sherburn- Bury, St Edmunds
2005
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