Brass handles come in two varieties: brass-plated metal and solid brass.  Brass-plated metals are composed of zinc, cast iron, or steel with a coat of brass plate over them.  To determine whether your handles are brass-plated or solid brass, hold a magnet near the handle.  If the magnet sticks to the handle, it is brass-plated rather than solid brass. Lacquered and unlacquered brass-plated handles require different cleaning methods.  To determine if your brass-plated handle is lacquered, conduct a visual inspection.  Lacquered handles will have a thin, clear coat covering them.  Unlacquered handles will not have this coat. Most brass-plated handles are lacquered. Dab a soft cloth with ammonia or a mixture of mild soap and water.  Wipe the brass handles until they sparkle.  Dry the handles with a dry cloth. Always wear gloves when handling ammonia.  Do not let it contact your skin. If your brass-plated handles are lacquered, you must use only the most gentle cleaning agents and methods.  Mix a few drops of liquid dish soap with water until it is sudsy.  Dab a clean cloth in the water and wipe the handle with it.  Rinse the handle with a damp cloth, then dry it with a dry cloth. Using commercial cleaning products or ammonia on lacquered handles will cause the lacquer coating to deteriorate. There are many commercial cleaning products that can help you clean your brass handles.  The specific directions for these products vary with manufacturer.  Typically, however, you can simply spray the product on the brass handle and wipe it off with a clean cloth.  Popular brass cleaning products include Simichrome, Wenol, and Flitz. Before using any cleaning product, consult manufacturer directions. When cleaning solid brass, you can use a fine-grain steel wool to remove gunk and tarnish.  Brass-plated handles, however, are much more sensitive.  Use only the softest cloth available when cleaning them.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine if you have brass-plated metal. Determine if your brass-plated handle is lacquered. Use ammonia or mild soap on unlacquered brass-plated handles. Utilize soapy water to clean lacquered brass-plated handles. Use a commercial cleaning product for heavily tarnished brass plate. Be especially gentle with brass-plated handles.


The steam and humidity of the bathroom will accelerate rust formation on your razor blades. If possible, store them somewhere other than in the bathroom. Keeping them in a small ziplock bag will also suffice. After each use, dip the razor in rubbing alcohol. This will accelerate drying and sterilize the blade. If you are acne-prone, sterilization will help to prevent it. Then dip it in mineral oil, which will enhance the performance of your blade, protect it from the elements and make it last longer.
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One-sentence summary -- Store your blade outside of the bathroom. Use mineral oil and rubbing alcohol on the blade.


Roughly chop enough sweet onion to measure 1/8 to 1/4 cup (20 to 40 g). You'll also need to chop 1 clove of garlic. Transfer the onion and garlic to a food processor or blender. Use measuring spoons or a digital scale to measure the rest of the sauce ingredients and add them to the blender. You'll need:  2 tablespoons (30 g) mayonnaise 3 tablespoons (45 ml) vegetable oil 2 tablespoons (30) cream or half-and-half 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) salt Put the lid on the blender and blend the ingredients until the sauce becomes completely smooth and creamy. Finally, give the sauce a taste test and add extra salt or pepper if desired. You can refrigerate the leftover sauce in an airtight container for a few days. Just remember to stir it again before serving it to regain the texture after it is refrigerated.
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One-sentence summary -- Chop the sweet onion and garlic. Measure and add the remaining ingredients. Blend the sauce until it's smooth.


” The Firefox Add-ons Manager will open in a new browser tab.   Firefox will close and reopen, and the toolbar you disabled will now be hidden.
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Click on the Firefox menu button located at the top right corner of your Firefox session. Click on “Add-ons. Click on “Extensions” in the left pane of the Add-ons Manager. Click on “Disable” next to the toolbar you want hidden in Firefox. Select the option to restart Firefox.