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Stripping Door Hardware the Natural Way with Vinegar

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February 9, 2023December 12, 2006

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To strip paint from door hardware using vinegar:

Heat 1 cup of white vinegar with 1 cup of water in a pot on a stove.

Pour the heated mixture into an old cake pan with the painted hardware.

Let the hardware sit in the vinegar until the paint softens.

Remove the hardware from the vinegar, and clean using a soft bristled brass brush.

Rinse the hardware with water and dry.

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Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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