Cleaning old Fire screen.

[Durham Lad]

Hi All, Have just aquired an old Fire Screen in good condition but in need of a good clean before giving it a Wax finish. Any advise on what to clean it with first would be appreciated. Thanks Brian.

[China]

If you are not trying to remove old finish, then just soap and water.

[Simplicity]

Hi All, Have just aquired an old Fire Screen in good condition but in need of a good clean before giving it a Wax finish. Any advise on what to clean it with first would be appreciated. Thanks Brian.

Wouldn’t a wax finish on a fire screen just melt ?

Cheers Matt.

[wood spirit]

If you mean one of the pressed brass ones? They are just brass -possibly treated for a brown patina? if so go gentle -If after polished brass - then can be more vigorous - but not abrasive with course things. Photos would help!!! Steel mesh is something else. Oh and wax finish on a fire screen best be for something that covers -ONLY when not in use. For hopefully obvious reasons!

[Durham Lad]

Hi Matt, Fire screens are not meant to be used in front of an open fire only to cover up an unused one. Brian.

[Durham Lad]

thanks China. Brian.

[Simplicity]

Hi Matt, Fire screens are not meant to be used in front of an open fire only to cover up an unused one. Brian.

Durham,

I beg too differ, a lot of open fire places I have seen do have a screen to stop embers.

Yes tho granted there are screens that are just ornamental, too just cover the fire pit area.

Cheers Matt.