Cleaning Bronze

[jimboaw]

Is there an easy way to get rid of the green??The oxide variety. I know how to get rid of the other sort. I own a boat

 

[Mirelle]

Kettle descaler

According to Webbs, the Woodbridge ironmongers, who ought to know, this is what antique dealers use for the job - we tried it, and it works brilliantly. It comes in various strengths - the milder ones use citric acid and the fiercer ones use formic acid - which is ferocious!