Empty the water and rinse once more. Metal cleaners Certain metal cleaners can contain a cocktail of petroleum-based chemicals and a form of ammonia which is highly toxic if swallowed and should be kept away from skin and eyes. Cover the object with the paste and allow to dry, then wash off and buff with a soft cloth. Alternatively, use Worcester sauce. After cleaning brass, rub it with olive oil to increase brightness.
GOLD Wash in warm soapy water, dry with a cloth and polish with a chamois.
Alternatively, half fill a large ceramic or glass bowl with strips of 'silver'foil. add a tablespoon of salt and enough cold water to fill the bowl. Dip silver items into the solution for approximately 2 minutes, then rinse. Mould cleaner Ordinary household mould cleaners usually comprise a number of unpleasant chemicals, so before resorting to these try some natural alternatives. Use a stiff brush with baking soda and enough hot water to make a paste. Borax dissolved in hot water also removes mould.