Refurbishing Hardware

Just wanted to pass along a little trick I learned:

If you need to, or wish to refurbish paint covered hardware, simply place it in a crockpot full of water on the high setting for a few hours. Once the water has reached a boiling level, turn off the crockpot and safely remove the hardware with tongs. Gently rub off the paint using a steel wool pad.

This method is much more cost-effective, environmentally friendly and personally safe, compared to the use of corrosive chemicals. I've used both methods, and will now only use this one.