Bronzes that are placed indoors require minimal maintenance. Many newer bronze finishes have been sealed with a synthetic lacquer finish and subsequently sealed with a coat of wax, producing a shiny wax finish.

A thorough dusting and wiping away fingerprints with a clean, dry, cotton cloth is usually the only basic maintenance required.

In a relatively dry climate, low in pollutants, and a super thin coat of Trewax® Brand Paste Wax should be applied once a year, or even every other year.

Never use spray or liquid furniture polishes to dust or clean a bronze sculpture. These polishes may contain oils which could damage the original patina finish.

In climates with higher humidity, or if you live where there is a higher concentration of airborne pollutants, cleaning and waxing may be needed twice a year.

Keep your brushes separately in labeled bags, free from other contaminants, for future use. Using a clean, dry, cotton cloth, gently rub in a circular motion, the dried wax from the bronze surface until you achieve the desired shine.

To achieve a better protective coating, you may want to re-apply a second coat using the same technique.

Outdoor bronzes require a maintenance program which keeps their surfaces clean and waxed on a regular basis.

Most older bronzes, that have been indoors, already have darkened patina finishes that have become stabilized by time. It is not necessary to clean and re-wax these surfaces as often.

WARNING: Waxing an older patina may disturb the overall character of the long acquired antique beauty. These should be evaluated by a qualified conservationist who specializes in this area. Attempts by others, to clean or wax antique bronzes, may decrease their value and damage their finishes.