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Decorative Wiring Accessories

I have noticed that my decorative accessory has begun to tarnish

Tarnishing is usually caused by damp. The source of the damp may be a damp wall. In this case you can prevent further tarnishing by placing a plastic barrier between the product and the wall (for example a piece cut from a clear plastic bag).

If the surface of the product has been damaged, for example during cleaning, then damp may have permeated and caused tarnishing of the faceplate. Unfortunately in this case the product is permanently damaged.

If you have recently decorated, please note that it can take several weeks for the chemicals in paint or wallpaper paste to become inert. Before this time there is a danger that the will react with the product if it has a metal faceplate. For this reason we recommend using a plastic bag as a temporary gasket between the product and the wall once it is dry to the touch. I other words, use the plastic to form a barrier between the product and the surface of the wall.

If your products are permanently damaged it may be that you can claim on your house insurance for replacement products.