It sounds harsh and destructive but cleaning some things about the property with a mild abrasive sandpaper is a superior way to bring new life to old or stained objects. The harshness of the clean is restricted only by the coarseness of the sandpaper. Any approach of cleaning that does not use chemical compounds is always worth a try. 1 word of caution – The abrasive on sandpaper is held on with a variety of sorts of glue. Avoid working with on surfaces that will be used for cooking and make certain all surfaces are completely washed that will be in contact with food.
I use wet and dry sandpaper also referred to as Emery Paper or Emery Cloth which is generally applied in the automotive business. It is ideal for cleaning quite a few metal items about the residence. The grit of the paper ought to be 400+ which will lead to less harm to the surface of the items becoming cleaned. It is essential to bear in mind that Emery Paper can be utilised wet, Emery Cloth can not be used wet and is not recommended for mild abrasive cleaning.
In The Kitchen
Stainless steel cookware – specially baking dishes and frying pans receive brown staining over time which is almost not possible to clean without having harsh and toxic cleaners. A light rub with wet 400 grit sandpaper will take away the stains and bring the cookware back to its all-natural state. Only use this technique on the outside (non cooking side) of cookware. There might be some light scratches in the surface from the sandpaper but these will normally be significantly less unsightly than the stains the sandpaper removed.
Stainless steel kitchen sinks and drainers can also be restored to new life with a mild clean employing 400 wet sandpaper. Be sure to rub the paper in a single direction to prevent scratches.
Be certain the surface you are cleaning is stainless steel. I would not recommend this on any other kind of material in the kitchen.
Aluminium Window Frames
Unpainted (silver) aluminium windows can be given new life by gently rubbing any corrosion and stains off with sandpaper. Once more, I would only use it wet and prevent speak to with any painted or stained timber sills. The inside tracks can also be cleaned this way. Constantly wipe the surface with a wet cloth right after cleaning to eliminate any residue.
Garden and Shed Tools
After or twice a year garden tools such as spades, shovels, hoes, rakes and similar tools (such as hand tools) can be cleaned with sandpaper before putting away for out of season storage. Just after cleaning it is advisable to rub a coating of oil more than the surface of the metal to shield it from rust. Options include spraying with a lubricant or comparable water repelling and sealing compound. Painting is not suggested as rust can develop under the coating of the paint if it is not fully dry.
Generally, cleaning zirconium corundum around the house with sandpaper can assistance rejuvenate old and worn out (unpainted) stainless steel, aluminium and metal. When cleaning indoor products generally test a small section or alternatively test on an older item produced from a comparable material before performing the actual factor.