General Maintenance of Yellow Bronze and White Bronze

PART 1–GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

  1. This procedure includes guidance on the routine monthly maintenance of exterior and interior architectural bronze components.

PART 2–PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

  1. Industrial Soap Co.

2.02 MATERIALS

  1. Non-ionic Detergent: A controlled suds, silicate buffered, non-ionic, rinseless-type synthetic detergent, containing no soap, alkali, solvents, abrasives, acids or caustics such as Zyfo cleaner concentrate (Industrial Soap Co.), or approved equal.

  2. Water shall be clean, potable, non-staining and free of materials detrimental to all surfaces to be cleaned.

  3. Cloth: Clean, cotton waste.

PART 3–EXECUTION

3.01 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION

  1. This procedure should be carried out by janitorial services, supervised by the Contracting Officer s representative. Anything beyond cleaning should be referred to the metal conservator for immediate repair.

  2. For regular monthly maintenance and cleaning of the architectural bronze, apply a non-ionic detergent to all surfaces using a sponge.

  3. Thoroughly rinse the surfaces with water and dry with a clean dry cloth.

  4. Protect all surrounding materials from water damage.