How is the best way to clean brass lamps?

Linda
by Linda

They don’t shine and has a dull look

  5 answers
  • Michelle Leslie Michelle Leslie on May 10, 2019

    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.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on May 10, 2019

    Hello Linda, Use Brasso or other brass cleaner, or maybe if they don't clean they have been lacquered!

  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on May 10, 2019

    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.

  • Sandy Wegmann Sandy Wegmann on May 12, 2019

    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.

  • Deb K Deb K on Jun 04, 2019

    Hi Linda, this video looks pretty helpful and easy to do

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2SWUz1w1nQ