How to clean brass
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Bobbie
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How do I clean a brass lamp?
8 answers
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Lemon slices and salt. Cut a lemon in half rub it on the lamp, sprinkle salt on the lamp and then rub the lemon half on the salt. It should take the tarnish right off. Rinse off with water.
Kristina
on Mar 02, 2015
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Please use brass Polish. Brass is soft and the polish is not abrasive.
Ruth wallace
on Mar 03, 2015
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I've heard that if it's real brass using ketchup does well. and here is another way too Remove the shade and light bulb. Put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect your hands. Unplug the lamp before working on it.2Squeeze a few drops of dish-washing liquid into the bottom of a large plastic cup and fill the cup with hot water to make suds.3Dip a microfiber cloth or other soft rag into the water and wash the lamp. For areas that are difficult to reach, scrub with a soft toothbrush. Dry the lamp with a soft, clean rag.4Saturate a cotton ball with nail polish remover or ammonia and wipe the lamp to remove the lacquer. Do this step outdoors or in a well-ventilated room.5Wash the lamp with soapy water again and wipe it dry.6Apply a drop of brass cleaner to a clean cloth. Wipe the entire piece, working in the direction of the grain.7Allow the cleaner to dry to a white film. Wipe away the film by buffing with a clean microfiber cloth.8Take the lamp outdoors and spray on a light coat of lacquer or polyurethane spray, holding the can 6 inches from the lamp. Apply two to three light coats rather than one heavy coat to avoid drips.9Allow the lamp to dry completely before replacing the bulb and shade or plugging it back in.
Rene Scott Schmeltz
on Mar 03, 2015
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http://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/stories/how-to-clean-brass-naturally
Rene Scott Schmeltz
on Mar 03, 2015
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1/2 tsp salt n 1/2cup vinegar. add all purpose flour to make a paste. rub on brass. Let sit 10 miutes. Wipe off and polish with a soft cloth.
Bette Miller Wolfert
on Mar 03, 2015
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This is off cleaning brass subject.....but I have a porcelain kitchen sink and it has rust is I'd one of the sinks. I've tried SEVERAL cleaners and the rust is still there. My kitchen sink is from 1976. I love it......they don't make em like this anymore so I want to keep it! PLEASE HELP:)
Tammie Bradfute
on Mar 03, 2015
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Tammie get yourself a Pumie brand Heavy duty Scouring Stick. it works wonderful, I too have a porcelain sink and it took off what I thought was wear and made it as white as when we bought it. The package says it's removes deep stains, hard water rings, rust and paint and carbon buildups. Just follow directions on box
Rene Scott Schmeltz
on Mar 04, 2015
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I used a product called Brasso it comes in a can with a screw on top. I used it for polishing military brass buttons,medals,etc.
Lil1369677
on Mar 04, 2015
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