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hobbies and interests stamps and coinsHow do you restore polished nickel?
- Mix 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of vinegar in a spray bottle.
- Spray the polished nickel object with the solution.
- Dampen a clean, soft cloth with water.
- Repeat the process to remove any stubborn tarnish.
- Dry the nickel object with a soft cloth.
- Make a solution of warm, distilled water and dish soap.
Besides, how do you polish nickel?
Method 1 Cleaning Polished Nickel
- Wipe the nickel down daily. Use a microfiber cloth.
- Use dish soap for routine cleanings. Opt for a mild detergent to keep the shiny surface intact.
- Remove hard water stains with a vinegar solution.
- Dry the surface with a microfiber cloth.
- Polish the nickel.
Besides, how do you remove oxidation from nickel?
How to Remove Rust From Nickel
- Scrub off rust stains with a scrubbing pad or steel wool. If the rust remains, use a paper towel or scrubbing pad to apply mineral oil to the rust stains.
- Apply white vinegar to the object with a paper towel.
- Mix one part vinegar to two parts salt to make a paste.
- Apply naval jelly for stubborn rust stains.
Nickel silver, an alloy made of 75 percent copper, 20 percent nickel and 5 percent zinc, resembles silver. It may be cleaned with the same chemicals safe for silver. Some commercial silver cleaning polishes will also work on nickel, although you will not get a high gloss finish on nickel.