Michigan State University Extension
Home Maintenance And Repair - 01500076
06/24/03
Cleaning Tin
Keep decorative items dusted. To wash, use warm, sudsy
water. Wax or lacquer may be used for ease in upkeep.
Remove rust by rubbing the affected area with extra-
fine steel wool (0000) or a raw potato that has been
dipped in whiting. After removing rust, wash the tin piece
in hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Use a
thin coat of paste wax containing carnuba to help prevent
rust.
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension
Specialist, Emeritus, with references from Maryland
Extension bulletin, Caring for Your Valuables: Brass,
Copper, Pewter, Silver Tin.
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to commercial products or trade names does not imply
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Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in
cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director,
MSU Extension, East Lansing,MI 48824. This information is for educational
purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.
This file was generated from data base 02 on 02/04/08.
Data base 02 was last revised on 06/24/03.
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