Care Guide

Cabinet hardware sees more daily contact than almost any other surface in a home. Care instructions below are organized by finish family.

Brushed Brass (Lacquered), Brushed Gold, Brushed Nickel

Wipe with a soft dry cloth. For deeper cleaning, use a damp cloth with mild dish soap, then dry with a clean cloth. Avoid solvents, abrasive pads, and chemical cleaners — these can damage the protective lacquer or PVD surface.

In humid environments such as bathrooms and kitchens, dry hardware after exposure to standing water to maintain finish clarity over the long term.

Brushed Brass (Unlacquered)

Unlacquered brass is a living finish. It develops a natural patina with hand contact and humidity exposure over months and years. This is intended behavior, not a defect.

Clean only with a dry soft cloth. Do not use brass polish, lemon juice, or vinegar — these reset the patina to bright yellow, undoing the aging character that gives unlacquered brass its appeal.

If you want to restore the original bright tone, traditional brass polish will return the finish to factory state. The patina will then develop again over the following 12 to 24 months.

Polished Gold

Polished gold (lacquered) requires the gentlest care of any finish in the catalog. The mirror surface shows every fingerprint and water spot.

Clean with a soft dry microfiber cloth only. For occasional deeper cleaning, lightly damp with water and immediately dry with a separate clean cloth. Never use abrasives, never use solvents, and never use commercial metal polish — these strip the lacquer and dull the mirror finish permanently.

Matte Black

Matte black powder-coated hardware is durable in everyday use but vulnerable to specific cleaning errors. The flat finish stays uniform when cleaned correctly and shows visible damage when cleaned incorrectly.

Use a slightly damp cloth only. Avoid abrasive pads, melamine sponges (Mr. Clean Magic Eraser type), citrus-based cleaners, and any product containing ammonia or acetone. These can wear the powder-coat to expose the brass underneath.

Antique Brass

Antique brass has a hand-applied aged patina that is part of the finish character. Cleaning is minimal and gentle.

Wipe with a dry soft cloth. For occasional cleaning, dampen the cloth with water only and immediately dry. Avoid all brass polish, vinegar, lemon, and commercial metal cleaners — these strip the aged patina and reveal raw bright brass underneath.

Wood + Brass

Two materials, two care routines.

Brass components: Treat per Brushed Brass (Lacquered) instructions above.

Wood components (walnut, oak, beech): Re-oil every 6 to 12 months in bathrooms (high humidity) or annually in dry rooms (kitchen, wardrobe). Use food-safe mineral oil or a wood-conditioning oil applied with a clean cloth, allowed to absorb for 20 minutes, then buffed dry.

If a wood insert appears dry or shows surface raising, oil reinstates the natural luster without altering the wood color.

Ceramic

Wipe with a soft damp cloth. The glazed surface is impervious to most cleaners, but avoid abrasive pads and gritty cleaners that can scratch or dull the glaze over time.

Ceramic hardware is brittle. Avoid impact — do not slam drawers or doors with ceramic hardware mounted.

Mother of Pearl

The shell surface is delicate and reactive to acids. Clean only with a soft dry cloth.

Never use vinegar, lemon, bleach, or any acidic cleaner — these will permanently dull the iridescent surface. Avoid water exposure beyond brief incidental contact; the shell can develop watermarks if left wet.