Cleaning Brass
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I have some brass accessories in my house that have become green and corroded and my brass cleaner doesnt seem to actually clean them. Does anyone have a solution for me?
8 answers
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Have 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.
Debra Grieve
on Jun 15, 2014
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This is the page I have used for cleaning brass lately... http://www.housecleaningcentral.com/en/cleaning-tips/tip/brass-cleaning.html
Kim Hudnall Richmond
on Jun 15, 2014
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I 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.
Amy Merriam
on Jun 15, 2014
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That 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.
Sandra Campbell
on Jun 15, 2014
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ketchup works well. Use a soft toothbrush to get it into small, intricate spaces.
Ann Daley
on Jun 16, 2014
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Salt and lemon juice. Works really well!
Love Digging in the Dirt
on Jun 16, 2014
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thanks guys! Im gonna try with the ketchup first and see how it goes!
Nava Gross Beginsky
on Jun 17, 2014
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How did it go?
Shira
on Jan 12, 2016
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