# How to Clean Marble and Bronze Statues
Cleaning statues is sometimes tricky work because of all the creases and crevices in the detail. It can also be a challenge because you need to make sure that you clean statues with the appropriate materials. If you use an all-purpose cleaner, you can leave a residue or ruin the statue. Metal needs a cleaner that is slightly acidic, while marble doesn't handle acid well. If you have a small statue with a lot of detail, you can use a cotton swab to reach the smallest places.
Things You'll Need
- Dusting cloth
- Dish soap
- Clean cloths
- White vinegar
- Salt
Instructions
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Marble Statues
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Dust the entire statue with a soft, lint-free cloth. This will remove most of the dirt on the statue and prepare it for cleaning. If you don't remove the dust first, it can scratch the statue as you clean it and make your cleaner dirty.
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Dilute liquid dish soap in a bit of warm water so it is slightly sudsy.
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Dip a cloth in it and wring it out so it isn't dripping.
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Clean the marble with the soapy cloth. Rinse with plain water and dry thoroughly.
Bronze Statues
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Mix 1/4 cup white vinegar with 1/4 cup salt to make a paste.
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Smear this on the bronze with a clean cloth and buff it into the surface.
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Wipe off the paste. Rinse with plain water and dry thoroughly. Any signs of tarnish will be gone and the bronze statue will shine.
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