How can I remove tarnish from brass tableware from Thailand?

Jan
by Jan
I have tried several brass cleaners but probably because the tableware was treated treated with some solution, it is now permanently tarnished. Also putting it in the dishwasher probably didn't help either. Is there any solution to this problem?
  7 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Apr 20, 2017

    Try making a solution of cream of tartar and lemon juice into a paste.

  • William William on Apr 21, 2017

    Use white toothpaste (not gel) and a damp toothbrush.

  • Elaine Elaine on Apr 24, 2017

    Oh dear! Never put brass or silver or copper in the dishwasher! If you tried brass cleaner and it didn't bring up the shine or finish, it (sadly) sounds as if you've destroyed the metal. I hope you prove me wrong!

  • Mary Pat Mary Pat on Apr 25, 2017

    Your tableware may have been lacquered to prevent tarnish but as it wears off, this makes the item look dull and heavily tarnished. I bought bookends at a yard sale like that. What I did was work to remove all the coating and finally I could polish them. To remove the lacquer coating (which took patience and elbow grease!) I used Nevr-Dull Magic Wadding Polish. You may find it at a local hardware store and of course it's sold on Amazon, what isn't?!

  • Leslie Leslie on Apr 26, 2017

    It sounds as if it has a lacourt on it. Try one piece first and use a lacquer remover such as Strip Ease. Once that is removed, it should clean easily with polish. We do this all the time with old hardware and light fixtures.

  • Jan Jan on Apr 26, 2017

    THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELPFUL ADVICE! I WILL TRY THEM ON A RAINY DAY AND WE HAVE LOTS OF THEM IN PORTLAND, OR. !!!!!!

  • Landsharkinnc Landsharkinnc on Apr 26, 2017

    if there is a coating on the brass to 'prevent' tarnish/oxidation you can use Acetone ( check label on most cheap fingernail polish removers for % ), apply with paper towels and RUB!!! and rub some more -- once the lacquer is off it should polish up nicely - Bar Keepers Friend POWDER works great~