Pure aloe gel may be applied to the surface of the skin for minor skin irritations. Children should never take oral aloe preparations. Adult. Slit the leaf of an aloe plant lengthwise and remove the gel from the inside, or use a commercial preparation.
Canton Flannel is a very soft material, and therefore is ideal for polishing items where a gentle touch is needed. Canton Flannel wheels are used in the jewelry trade to polish items with gold or silver plating, where no removal of metal is desired.
If that doesn't dissolve all the tarnish, soak the pulls in ammonia for the same amount of time. Use ammonia only as a last resort; it's corrosive and may erase any light engraving on the metal. Jeanne Studio/Demand Media. Make a paste by dissolving a teaspoon of salt in 1/2 cup of vinegar and mixing in flour. Use the paste to rub dirt and discoloration from contours and corners and to polish the drawer pulls. Rub with a non-abrasive cloth to avoid scratching the metal. Clean the residue with another cloth.