How to clean brass shades

Our Antiqued Brass items are created from natural, un-lacquered solid brass that is treated with antiquing solution to speed up the natural tarnishing process and create a lovely aged look that will darken naturally over time.

To clean the brass, we recommend buffing your product with a clean, lint-free soft cloth to get rid of any buildup of dust or dirt. Always handle brass with gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints.

STEP 1.

If cleaning a light in situ, make sure the electrical supply is switched off.

STEP 2.

To remove a build up of dust and dirt, use a damp, microfibre, or lint-free cloth over the surface of the product.

STEP 3.

Dip a corner of your cloth in warm water and, using a small circular motion, rub it firmly over the entire surface of the product. Wet the cloth a little more as and when needed.

STEP 4.

Use a dry corner of your cloth, or a second clean cloth to buff the product dry.

DO NOT use abrasive cloths, soaps, washing up liquids, household or brass cleaners on the brass as this will strip off the antiquing solution and leave the finish looking patchy.

Alternatively, we offer a full refinishing service for brass that will restore your product to the same condition it was when it originally left our workshop. Kindly note that the finish will again dull over time. We will always require a picture of the item before we agree to any work. Details are given at the bottom of the page.

Rewiring

£40 for a light with a single bulb holder and a further £17 for every additional bulb holder. e.g. a Double Cottage wall light would be £57. All lights will be fully disassembled, unwired and inspected. We will then clean and rewire the light with new lamp holder and fresh seals and fully test it for safety and functionality before sending it back to you.

Refinishing

£35 per item – plus the cost of rewiring – as we will need to strip the wiring away from the light in order to refinish it. Please note that our refinishing costs do not include any repairs of dents and deep scratches. Minor scratches and marks will most likely be removed or obscured by the refinishing.

Call customer services

If you would like more advice, or wish to discuss your requirements further, please call our friendly Customer Services team on 01473 828989 or send us an email.