Cleaning porthole screens

[Greene]

Anyone found a way to pretty up their screens?  We have metal screens that are in good condition although faded from the sun.  What material are they made from?  Cleaners?

Mike and Brenda

[skip1930]

Metal? Maybe coated steel, I don't know...any light acid/detergent.
Dish washing soap and a nylon scrub brush?

For that super clean job dip and soak for a few minutes in a Tupperware container with muriatic acid...should shine it right up.

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[Greene]

Well we tried good old soapy water and a bristle brush without seeing any improvement.  Pulled out the muriatic acid, soaked them for a couple of minutes and gently scrubbed them with a plastic bristle brush.  The yuck came off very easily and after a good rinsing with fresh water they look pretty good again.  Note:  Wear rubber gloves and eye protection in a well ventilated spot.  The bottom one in the picture is what they looked like before cleaning.



Mike and B

[skip1930]

Better living through chemistry.

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