![]() ![]() X Research source Wet a cloth with a little bit of vinegar, and gently wipe down the brass. Cover the brass piece with white vinegar (either by pouring or spraying the vinegar over the brass surface), and then sprinkle salt over the vinegar. Allow the yogurt to dry on the brass, and then rinse it off with water, and dry the brass piece with a clean cloth. The lactic acid in the yogurt is what works to break down and dissolve the tarnishing on the brass. Cover your brass piece with plain yogurt. Let the ketchup sit on the brass surface for approximately 10 minutes, and then wipe the ketchup off with a clean, damp cloth. Use a soft cloth to slather your brass piece with ketchup. Although you can make your own brass cleaner at home or use commercial brass cleaners bought from the store, consider using some of these other natural ingredients to clean your brass pieces: ![]() This article has been viewed 1,658,338 times.Ĭonsider alternative brass cleaners. This article received 12 testimonials and 100% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. WikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Alicia holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Finance from the University of Toronto. AspenClean’s glass cleaner was voted Parent’s Green Pick 2020 by readers of the Parents’ magazine. AspenClean develops and manufactures its own line of 100% Natural, EcoCert® certified, and EWG verified™ cleaning products. With over 17 years of experience, Alicia specializes in creating a healthier, green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products and services. Alicia Sokolowski is a Green Cleaning Specialist and the President and co-CEO of AspenClean, a green cleaning company in Vancouver, British Columbia. Then rinse with cold water and dry with a microfibre cloth.This article was co-authored by Alicia Sokolowski. How to clean brass with toothpasteĪpply a thin layer of toothpaste to the brass, leave it on for a few minutes, polish with a clean cloth. You might need to gently work into the tricky bits with an old toothbrush. This is a good way of cleaning doorknobs and knockers that you can’t easily soak. This will really cut through the tarnish but don’t leave it too long. Rub the cloth over the surface of the brass and then rinse it off. Squeeze half a lemon onto a clean cloth and sprinkle salt on top. Rub on to the brass and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse and buff dry. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in ½ cup white vinegar and add just enough flour to make a paste. This versatile cleaner is great for getting brass to shine. Wipe off the reside with a damp cloth and buff dry. Yes, you heard us right! Squirt a dollop of ketchup on a rag and rub over the surface, let it sit for a couple of seconds. Less is more!Ĭatherine Falls Commercial // Getty Images How to clean brass with ketchup If it’s non-lacquered and it’s not old brass, there are some sustainable to a shop-bought brass polish that you’ve probably got in the kitchen. Wipe the surface clean, wipe with a clean cloth and dry thoroughly. If it’s really grimy, use a mild mix of washing up liquid and warm water. Cleaning modern brass is easy, simply wipe with a soft damp cloth. Modern brass is usually lacquered with a clear finish to stop it discolouring and by comparison to old brass looks yellowish in colour. Don’t use household cleaner on it or you will damage the surface. The best way to clean lacquered brass is to simply wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. Some brass is lacquered to protect its surface and prevent tarnishing. If in doubt, check with someone who knows about antiques first. Do this too often and you could lose detail or even hallmarks. Polishing tends to use abrasives, so every time tarnish forms and is polished away, part of the original surface is lost. If you want to remove tarnish on antique brass items, take advice. To clean, simply remove dirt and dust with a microfiber cloth. If you find that your unlacquered brass faucet tarnishes more quickly than you'd like, you can also consider coating it with carnauba car wax, which will seal the surfaces (and reapply as it wears off). You could inadvertently reduce the value by rubbing off its lovely old surface ‘patina’. Depending on how much of a patina you want, unlacquered brass kitchen faucets can be polished twice a year or as often as once a month. If you are lucky enough to own antique brass, be especially careful about cleaning it. Feverstockphoto // Getty Images Caring for antique brass ![]()
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