How To Clean An Antique Singer Sewing Machine. I purchased 3 antique sewing machines 1 singer that are still in their cases and there is a lot of rust and grime on them. Using screwdrivers remove the throat plates.
The first step in cleaning an old vintage sewing machine is to take a soft dry cloth and some water or you can use a substitute liquid and wipe down the machine. To buff the decals and polish and scrape off all the accumulated grime dust grease cigarette smoke nicotine and other gunk that has built up on the surface of my Singer I used extremely fine-grit steel wool. Your great grandmother s singer that has been sitting in your attic can be put to use.
To clean the black japanned areas and the decals use singer sewing machine oil on a dry lint free cloth.
You can buy this stuff at your hardware shop. Dust off the sewing machine with a soft rag and warm water to remove dirt and dust. From here on in at each step check for any. Remove and the shiny parts and clean with brass or silver cleaner.
