Cleaning Brass
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Debra Grieve on Jun 15, 2014Have you tried vinegar? On the heavy parts, wet a paper towel with vinegar and let it sit on the metal for a few minutes, then rub with the paper towel. You can also add a bit of baking soda right on the stains, it will bubble like crazy. Then rub gently. Wash the piece and then use your brass cleaner. To prevent oxidation in the first place, you may want to seal the piece with a clear finish made for metal. Check your local big box store or hardware store. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Kim Hudnall Richmond on Jun 15, 2014This is the page I have used for cleaning brass lately... http://www.housecleaningcentral.com/en/cleaning-tips/tip/brass-cleaning.htmlHelpful Reply
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Amy Merriam on Jun 15, 2014I have heard the ketchup works well on brass. I imagine that it has the same acidic quality as the vinegar..yet it's thicker so it "clings" to the piece.Helpful Reply
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Sandra Campbell on Jun 15, 2014That depends on whether it's lacquered or not. To clean lacquered brass, simply wipe with a soft, damp cloth; do not use any kind of household cleaner. If it's nonlacquered, squirt a dollop of ketchup on a rag, and rub over surface. Wipe off residue with a damp cloth and buff dry. For a homemade cleaner, dissolve 1 teaspoon salt in 1/2 cup vinegar and add enough flour to make a paste. Rub onto the brass and leave for 10 minutes; rinse and buff dry.Helpful Reply
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Ann Daley on Jun 16, 2014ketchup works well. Use a soft toothbrush to get it into small, intricate spaces.Helpful Reply
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Love Digging in the Dirt on Jun 16, 2014Salt and lemon juice. Works really well!Helpful Reply
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Nava Gross Beginsky on Jun 17, 2014thanks guys! Im gonna try with the ketchup first and see how it goes!Helpful Reply
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Shira on Jan 12, 2016How did it go?Helpful Reply
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