How to Clean & Maintain Your Sacred Brass and Marble Idols
Maintaining the sacred luster and radiant glow of your deity statues is a revered devotional practice. Follow these expert artisan guidelines to preserve your idols for generations:
1. Natural Cleaning for Brass (Pital) Murtis
- Lemon Juice & Salt: Gently rub half a lemon dipped in fine salt over the brass surface to dissolve natural oxidation patina, then rinse thoroughly with clean lukewarm water.
- Pitambari Powder: Wet the idol, apply a pinch of Pitambari paste with a soft cotton cloth, wash off immediately, and buff dry with a microfiber towel.
- Avoid Wire Scrubs: Never use abrasive steel wool or harsh chemical detergents that can scratch intricate facial engravings.
2. Caring for White Marble and Resin Statues
Dust weekly using a soft camel-hair brush. For deeper cleaning, wipe with a damp microfiber cloth moistened with plain water. Keep gold-foil accents dry to prevent peeling.