When chrome gets scratched or loses its luster, it's no longer chrome; it's just dingy metal. To avoid that sad fate, follow this advice:
- Avoid using cleaning products with muriatic or sulfuric acids around such fixtures (read the contents labels), because the fumes alone will slowly erode the surface.
- Clean the chrome with soapy water or apple-cider vinegar mixed with water.
- Once dry, cover the surface with a transparent protective coat, such as furniture wax. (That's an especially worthwhile step in coastal areas, where the salt air eats away at such surfaces.)
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