Cleaning an Old Watering Can
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Have you unearthed an old copper or brass watering can at a flea market or in the back of your grandmother's attic? How lucky! These objects have a soul that plastic will never have.
The problem? Time has taken its toll: verdigris, rust stains, ingrained dust... It doesn't look like much anymore.
Don't panic. Before buying expensive chemicals, open your kitchen cupboards. We've tested a 100% natural method to restore their former shine.
1. The observation: Rust and Oxidation
Here is our patient of the day. An old watering can that has seen better days. The metal is dull, pitted with rust and covered with a dark patina that hides its true color.
2. The Magic Recipe (Lemon + Salt)
Forget toxic products. The chemical reaction between the acidity of lemon and the abrasion of salt works wonders on copper and brass.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Sprinkle half the lemon generously with coarse salt .
- Rub the metal directly with the lemon (like a sponge).
- Squeeze lightly to extract the juice while you rub.
- Rinse immediately with clean water or white vinegar to stop the acidity.
3. The Result: It shines!
From the first friction, the oxidation disappears to reveal the original color of the metal (pinkish for copper, golden for brass).
After a good rinse and drying with a soft cloth, here is the final result:
4. For stubborn stains: "Grandma's Paste"
If lemon alone is not enough, create a more powerful abrasive paste with flour, egg white and salt.
Apply the paste, leave it on for a few minutes, rub vigorously and rinse.
5. You love the "Gold" look, but you hate scrubbing?
Let's be honest: cleaning copper is satisfying once, but it's a chore to do it every month (because oxidation comes back quickly!).
If you are looking for the aesthetics of vintage golden brass, but with the ease of modern life, we have the solution.
The Gold Stainless Steel Watering Can
It has all the hallmarks of a great classic: the color of gold, the elegant shape, but it is made of stainless steel .
- ✨ Zero Maintenance: It retains its shine year after year, without rubbing.
- 💧 Zero Rust: Designed to last a lifetime.
- 🎁 Style without the chore: Enjoy your plants, not the housework.
The choice is yours!
Whether you're team "Elbow Grease" or team "Tranquility", the important thing is to have a good tool to take care of your jungle.
Gift: Use code LUSTRAGE10 to get 10% off your new watering can (if the old one is beyond repair!).
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