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All-Purposen Metal Cleaner

Here is a recipe for a nice all-purpose metal polish cleaner.
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Course: Cleaners
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup isopropyl alcohol 70%
  • 1/4 cup household ammonia
  • 1 cup diatomaceous earth
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Combine alcohol and ammonia in a clean jar. Add earth and stir or whisk until smooth. Slowly add water, stirring until the solution resembles a thick cream.
  • Before using, shake or stir well. Clean by applying with a soft, clean cloth, rubbing well. Allow solution to dry, then rinse thoroughly with water. Then polish with a clean, dry cloth until surface is dry.

Notes

Note: Because silver is soft, you should not use this polish & cleaner on silver and other soft metals.