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anne
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England

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Posted - 28 Mar 2007 : 11:02:34 AM

I have three white Beswick horses and have alway just dusted over them

but they are now looking like they have been rolling in the field

any ideas how to get them back to there shiny white look

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geegee
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England
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Posted - 28 Mar 2007 : 11:40:46 AM

I clean mine with diluted washing up liquid in warm water and a very soft lint cloth. works a treat

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MinHe
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Posted - 28 Mar 2007 : 12:59:36 PM

Originally posted by anne

I have three white Beswick horses and have alway just dusted over them

but they are now looking like they have been rolling in the field

any ideas how to get them back to there shiny white look

Yep, dilute washing up liquid or liquid soap in warm water is fine. I use a cotton bud for the difficult bits around ears, tail, etc.

The safest way to do it is to lie them on their side on a towel on a flat, secure surface (eg worktop), wash & dry one side, then do the other.

Quicker & easier than bathing the real thing!

Keren

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Vera
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 31 Mar 2007 : 11:30:57 PM

You need to speak to Marilyn Sweet (Sadika on here if you don't know) as she quite literally wrote the book!

I use warm soapy water and a paint brush. I also rise them with clean water after 'brushing'.

Vera and Dennis

Hampshire

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susan p
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Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 12:18:41 AM

I use milton sterilising tablets,in tepid water and just leave them in the water for a short while,works for antique delicate china too

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Sadika
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 08:03:25 AM

For really dirty ones use dish washer powder - this works wonders for any bought from fairs etc which have been in smoking homes - just add some to warmish water, leave model in for a little while to soak, then rinse. They come out very smooth and sparkly and without that dreadful matt sticky coating caused by cigarettes. Many of mine are behind glass but those on open shelves get an annual wash (just with washing up liquid) - but it's abit like the Forth Road bridge - start at one end and by the time you've got to the last one the first one needs doing again!!

Marilyn

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anne
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England
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Posted - 01 Apr 2007 : 10:28:09 AM

Thanks everyone for your tips

I was wondering though for the ones that say soak all three of mine are on wood plinths so I guess the soaking options are out of the question

But will get my toothbrush washing up liquid out. Wonder it an soft electric toothbrush would be of any help or do you all think two abrasive

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