How is the best way to clean brass lamps?
They don’t shine and has a dull look
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Hi LInda, we mix up a paste of equal parts flour, salt and vinegar and apply it with a soft, damp cloth. Once a month we'll "polish" the brass with lemon oil. It smells yummy and helps keep the shine.
Hello Linda, Use Brasso or other brass cleaner, or maybe if they don't clean they have been lacquered!
Rinse with warm water and dry thoroughly. For tougher cleaning jobs, pull out the ketchup, tomato sauce, or tomato paste. Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass, let sit for an hour or so, and then clean the piece with hot, soapy water. Another option is to make a paste of equal parts salt, flour, and white vinegar.
Perhaps they are not meant to -- likely an antique brass finish which will never get to be a shiny finish. On regular brass, I use Twinkle copper and brass cleaner.
Hi Linda, this video looks pretty helpful and easy to do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2SWUz1w1nQ