Cleaning Instructions

How to clean brass:

Due to brass being a delicate metal, it is more prone to tarnishing. This is caused by, but not limited to, exposure to air, chemicals, and/or dirt and oils from human fingers. Exposure to any of these conditions will create a chemical reaction causing oxidation of the metal and potential change in color. Tarnished and corroded brass will turn a green color.

Cleaning brass properly is essential for receiving the best shine. Brasses, like all other metals, tarnish or oxidize. Before using Lou’s 222 Metal Polish you must first make sure your brass is not lacquered. You can tell this by in one of two ways – 1) Look at the edges of your brass item and check for discoloration or, 2) Check if brass item looks to be glossy, instead of having a dull but subtle glow. If you notice either of these, then your brass may be lacquered. We recommend consulting a professional prior to cleaning with Lou’s 222 Metal Polish, or wash item with a non-abrasive cloth in warm soapy water and completely dry with a soft microfiber cloth.

Before cleaning with Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Check if your brass is lacquered (see instructions above). If your brass is not lacquered, for best results please wash brass in warm water with a small amount of soap. If your brass is lacquered, or if you are unsure, consult a professional before using Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.
2. Use a microfiber cloth to wash the entire item. Clean off excessive dirt, dust and particles that could potentially scratch your brass.
3. With a new microfiber cloth, wipe down and dry off entire item before applying Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.

Recommendations:

• Do not use abrasive sponges or cloths. Do not scrub with steel wool or brushes as it will scratch your brass item.
• No don’t clean with greasy soap as it will leave a greasy film on your brass item.

Directions for use of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Apply liberal amount of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to a microfiber cloth and rub along the grain of the brass.
2. Allow Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to saturate the brass and wait 4-6 minutes for it to soak in.
3. Use generous amount of pressure to create friction between Lou’s 222 Metal Polish and the brass.** Note: Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will become very black on the brass surface, then turn to a grey haze**
4. With a new microfiber cloth, buff off Lou’s 222 Metal Polish once the grey haze appears on the brass item.
5. Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will leave a thin layer of oil on your item to help protect your brass from future tarnishing and oxidization.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 as necessary.

How to clean chrome:

Chrome is a metal that does have some resistant properties to weather and rust, but chrome is still a delicate metal and it is prone to tarnishing. Tarnishing can be caused by, but not limited to, exposure to air, chemicals, and/or dirt and oils from human fingers. Exposure to any of these conditions will create a chemical reaction causing oxidation of the metal and potential change in color. Tarnished and corroded chrome will lose its glare or shine, and start to rust and damage over time.

Cleaning chrome properly is essential for the best mirror shine. Chromes, like all other metals, tarnish or oxidize when exposed to air and the elements such as pollution. Before using Lou’s 222 Metal Polish, make sure that your chrome is clean.

Before cleaning with Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Prior to using Lou’s 222 Metal Polish, clean entire surface of chrome items with warm soapy water.
2. Wipe entire item with a clean microfiber cloth to remove excessive mud, grease, dirt, dust and particles that could potentially scratch your chrome.
3. With a new microfiber cloth, wipe down and dry off entire item, leaving no soap or water residue behind before applying Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.
4. For harder stains see recommendations below.

Recommendations:

• Never clean with stiff steel, wool brushes or abrasive towels and sponges as chrome scratches very easy.
• No don’t clean with greasy soap as it will leave a greasy film that can burn directly into the chrome.
• For harder stains and rustic chrome, use 600 grit wet/soapy sand paper to assist in smoothing chrome metal pieces and removing rust prior to cleaning with Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.
• Aluminum foil, shiny side up, can be rubbed on your chrome item prior to applying Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to remove rust spots.

Directions for use of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Apply liberal amount of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to microfiber cloth and rub along the grain of the chrome.
2. Allow Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to saturate the chrome and wait 6-8 minutes for it to soak in.
3. Use generous amount of pressure to create friction between Lou’s 222 Metal Polish and the chrome.**Note: Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will become very black on the chrome surface, then turn to a grey haze**
4. With a new microfiber cloth, buff off Lou’s 222 Metal Polish once the grey haze appears on the chrome item.
5. Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will leave a thin layer of oil on your item to help protect your chrome from future tarnishing and oxidation.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 as necessary.

How to clean copper:

Due to copper being a delicate metal, it is more prone to tarnishing. This is caused by, but not limited to, exposure to air, chemicals, and/or dirt and oils from human fingers. Exposure to any of these conditions will create a chemical reaction causing oxidation of the metal and potential change in color. Tarnished and corroded copper will turn a dark rustic brown or even blue-green.

Cleaning copper properly is essential for the best shine. When cleaning copper, there is preparation involved before using Lou’s 222 Metal Polish. Copper, like all other metals, will tarnish or oxidize when exposed to air and the elements, such as pollution. Before using Lou’s 222 Metal Polish, you must make sure your copper is not lacquered. You can tell this by in one of two ways – 1) Look at the edges of your copper item and check for discoloration, or 2) Check if the copper item looks to be glossy, instead of having a dull but subtle glow. If you notice either of these, your copper maybe lacquered. We recommend consulting a professional prior to cleaning with Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.

Before cleaning with Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Check if the copper is lacquered (see instructions above). If your copper is not lacquered, for best results please wash copper in warm water with a small amount of soap. If your copper is lacquered, or if you are unsure, consult a professional before using Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.
2. Use a microfiber cloth to wash the entire item. Clean off excessive dirt, dust and particles that could potentially scratch your brass.
3. With a new microfiber cloth, wipe down and dry off entire item before applying Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.

Recommendations:

• Never clean with stiff steel, wool brushes or abrasive towels and sponges as copper scratches very easy.

Directions for use of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Apply liberal amount of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to microfiber cloth and rub along the grain of the copper.
2. Allow Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to saturate the copper and wait 6-8 minutes for it to soak in.
3. Use generous amount of pressure to create friction between Lou’s 222 Metal Polish and the copper.**Note: Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will become very black on the copper surface, then turn to a grey haze**
4. With a new microfiber cloth, buff off Lou’s 222 Metal Polish once the grey haze appears.
5. Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will leave a thin layer of oil on the item to help protect your copper from future tarnishing and oxidization.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 as necessary.

How to clean gold:

Gold is a strong metal, but it is still inclined to losing its natural glimmer and shine. It is prone to tarnishing, which can be caused by, but not limited to, exposure to air, chemicals, dirt and oils from human fingers, body lotions, sweat and/or perfumes. Exposure to any of these conditions will create a chemical reaction causing oxidation of the metal and potential change in color. Gold does not oxidize as easily as other metals, but tarnished and corroded gold can turn a greenish-black color.

Before cleaning with Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Use a microfiber cloth to wash the entire item. Clean off excessive dirt, dust and particles that could potentially scratch your gold.
2. With a new microfiber cloth, wipe down and dry off entire item before applying Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.
3. To get oil, grease, or wax off of gold jewelry, put it in boiling water. When the gold jewelry is submerged in boiling water, no harm will come to it or any stones. Any oil, grease, or wax will float to the top of the water.

Recommendations:

• Do not use bleach or expose the jewelry to any kind of chlorine, as it can permanently discolor it.
• Make sure gold is completely dry prior to storing or wearing.
• Store gold in separate bags to prevent scratching or breaking of the stones and prongs.
• Do not work in a circular motion when cleaning gold.
• Use a soft bristle brush to get into the hard to reach places. Never use hard bristles on gold as it could scratch depending on karats.

Directions for use of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Apply liberal amount of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to microfiber cloth and rub along the grain of the gold. Do not rub in circles, this can create scratches.
2. Allow Lou’s 222 Metal polish to saturate the gold and wait 1-2 minutes for it to soak in.
3. Use a generous amount of pressure to create friction between Lou’s 222 Metal Polish and the gold. Do not scrub. Allow for Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to do the work.** Note: Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will become very black on the gold surface, then turn to a grey haze**
4. With a new microfiber cloth, buff off Lou’s 222 Metal Polish once the grey haze appears.
5. Rinse the gold under warm running water.
6. Dry off with a clean microfiber cloth.
7. Place gold with gemstones on a microfiber cloth to soak up additional water, this will prevent water from soaking into the setting.
8. Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will leave a thin layer of oil on the item to help protect your gold from future tarnishing and oxidization.
9. Repeat steps 1-8 as necessary.

How to clean silver:

Due to silver being a fragile metal compared to other metals, it can quickly develop tarnish, stains, or scratches. This can be caused by, but not limited to, exposure to air, chemicals, and/or dirt and oils from human fingers. Exposure to any of these conditions will create a chemical reaction causing oxidation of the metal and potential change in color. Tarnished and corroded silver will turn a dark brownish-black color.

Before cleaning with Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Use a microfiber cloth to wash the entire item. Clean off excessive dirt, dust and particles that could potentially scratch your silver.
2. With a new microfiber cloth, wipe down and dry off entire item before applying Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.

Recommendations:

• Never clean with stiff steel, wool brushes or abrasive towels and sponges as silver scratches very easy.
• Make sure silver is completely dry prior to storing or wearing
• Do not work in a circular motion when cleaning silver.

Directions for use of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Apply liberal amount of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to microfiber cloth and rub along the grain of the silver. Do not rub in circles, this can create scratches.
2. Allow Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to saturate the silver and wait 3-4 minutes for it to soak in.
3. Use generous amount of pressure to create friction between Lou’s 222 Metal Polish and the silver. Do not scrub. Allow Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to do the work.**Note: Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will become very black on the silver surface, then turn to a grey haze**
4. With a new microfiber cloth, buff off Lou’s 222 Metal Polish once the grey haze appears.
5. Rinse the silver under running water.
6. Dry off with a clean microfiber cloth.
7. Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will leave a thin layer of oil on the item to help protect your silver from future tarnishing and oxidization.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 as necessary.

How to clean stainless steel:

Stainless steel is a very resilient metal used in various household materials and appliances. It has a chromium film which helps protect it from rusting, oxidizing or tarnishing. But, the chromium film can be damaged if it’s not protected or cleaned regularly. Tarnishing of stainless steel can be caused by, but not limited to, exposure to air, chemicals, dirt and oils from human fingers, body lotions and/or perfumes. Exposure to any of these conditions may create a chemical reaction causing the protective films integrity to become damaged. Tarnished and corroded stainless steel can develop rust spots.

Before cleaning with Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Use a microfiber cloth and wash entire item with warm soapy water. Clean off excessive dirt, dust and particles that could potentially scratch your stainless steel.
2. With a new microfiber cloth, wipe down and dry off entire item before applying Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.

Recommendations:

• Never clean with stiff steel or wool brushes.
• Do not use cleaning agents such as bleaches or chlorides as it will damage the protective film.
• Make sure the stainless steel is completely dry prior to storing or wearing.
• Do not work in a circular motion when cleaning stainless steel.
• Only use one cleaning product at a time. Do not mix products together.

Directions for use of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish:

1. Apply liberal amount of Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to microfiber cloth and rub along the grain of the stainless steel. Do not rub in circles, this can create scratches.
2. Allow Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to saturate the stainless steel and wait 3-4 minutes for it to soak in.
3. Use generous amount of pressure to create friction between Lou’s 222 Metal Polish and the stainless steel. Do not scrub. Allow for Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to do the work.**Note: Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will become very black on the surface, then turn to a grey haze**
4. With a new microfiber cloth, buff off Lou’s 222 Metal Polish once the grey haze appears.
5. Rinse the stainless steel off with warm water.
6. Dry off with a clean microfiber cloth.
7. Lou’s 222 Metal Polish will leave a thin layer of oil on the item to help protect your stainless steel from future tarnishing and oxidization.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 if necessary.

Above are our recommendations when using Lou’s 222 Metal Polish to clean your metal items. Please read all instructions carefully. Follow all recommendations and guidelines in order to bring out the most excellent and radiate shine in all your metals.

Lou’s 222 Metal Polish is safe to use when polishing your metal vehicles, including motorcycles, trucks, cars and boats. It is also safe and provides fantastic results on high performance metal vehicle parts including bumpers, exhaust pipes, truck stacks, tool boxes, engines, and aluminum, chrome or stainless steel metals. Try it on your household appliances, jewelry, cookware, lamps, clocks, and even your delicate brass, copper, gold, silver and nickel items. You’ll be amazed at the results!

Please read and follow all instructions carefully for best results when using Lou’s 222 Metal Polish.

Click on your metal type above for detailed cleaning instructions.

Please only use Lou’s 222 Metal Polish on outside of cookware surfaces, product is not meant to be consumed. If accidently used on inside of cookware, wash off with warm soapy water.