Things You'll Need:
- Boiling water
- Detergent
- One thin stiff painter's brush
- One or two pieces of fine steel wool
- One can of spray-on vegetable oil
- One soft, lint-free polishing cloth
- Paper towels
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Step 1
Empty any old kerosene in the bottom of the reservoir, also known as the font, and discard it according to your local hazardous-waste laws. Put a generous squirt of detergent in the reservoir and fill it with almost-boiling water.
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Step 2
After allowing the hot water and detergent to sit for half an hour, dump it out. Repeat the squirt of detergent and hot water treatment once again.
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Step 3
Using the stiff-bristled brush, clean inside the nooks and crannies of the reservoir to remove any remaining waxy residue. Rinse with more hot water and turn upside it down to dry.
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Step 1
Disassemble and examine them for any damaged pieces. Lay the pieces together on a piece of paper so none of them get lost.
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Step 2
Spray each tarnished piece with the vegetable-oil cooking spray. Polish carefully, using a circular motion, to remove stubborn spots.
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Step 3
Apply a final coat of vegetable-oil spray and polish the metal parts with a soft, lint-free cloth. Old linen works best.
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Step 1
Put warm water and a squirt of detergent into a plastic basin. Completely immerse the globe or chimney and allow to soak for a few minutes.
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Step 2
Remove it from the soapy water and use the stiff-bristled brush to dig out any soot and grease caught in odd corners. Rinse in warm water.
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Step 3
If there's still a film of soot on the globe or chimney, a cloth dampened with household ammonia will help. When completely soot-free, shiny the glass with your lint-free cloth.












