Thursday, August 1, 2013

Antique Clock Repairs And Tips For Maintenance

By Lela Perkins


Antique clocks are one of the most precious items that a family can inherit from their great grand parents. This is a one in a million item that can never be bought in a cheap price. So when it stops working, you have to ask the help of antique clock repairs professional. You can not just throw it away after the hand stops moving.

Though there are a lot of shops that offer buying old stuff in a very flexible price, you shall not resort to that. That has a sentimental value and was the property of your ancestors. They are one of a kind and you can only find these things once in a blue moon. To keep the unique visage of your home with that item and the priceless treasure of you family, keep it in your living room.

There are some shops offering repair services for these items. However, if you want to try maneuvering and saving the family heirloom, then you may try removing the case and putting oil on the gears. Just like vehicles, they need oil to keep working.

Dusts can also hinder it from working well. Since it has been in the generation for a long time, it surely have accumulated piles of dusts as thick as you can imagine. It has to be cleaned to keep it working properly. You can use a duster or dry cloth in doing the work. If you got allergies, cover your nose while cleaning or you will sneeze all through out the day.

Since you are removing dusts, then you have to maximize your work. Clean the metal and glass too with the use of soaps and water. Its like giving a bath to yourself, you can not leave your head cleaned while the rest of your body is filthy.

These items are categorized into two types, one is the metal and the other is wood. Whatever material your treasure has, it is strongly recommended to place it in a suitable environment. Do not, under any circumstances store it in a torching place or it will dry the wood kind out. If you place it in a humid place, then the possibility of corrosion is lower.

You should never put it in a simmering place or it will damage both the exterior finish and internal component. They should be placed somewhere in a room where the cool breeze comes in uninvited. Otherwise, it will overheat that will damage both the exterior finish and internal component.

You can also polish it to avoid corrosion. Polishers can be bought in different markets nationwide. The price will depend on the size and the brand so it is important that you know what is needed for your case. This work is not really necessary but they should be done every once in a while.

Those are the helpful ways in preserving your family treasure. You must try the listed things above. You can try repairing by yourself if you know a little bit about it. But when it needs major repair from a professional, then you may visit the nearest antique clock repairs shop near you.




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