What is the easiest way to clean brass?
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RenaTurner
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I have a huge round coffee table that was my grandmas then my Moms now mine. It has wood fold out legs. But, It has scalloped edges like a pie and carving all over the top. Both sides need polishing. The last time I cleaned it, took me 4 days of starting for a few hours then stopping....start...stop... start... stop because every type of brass cleaner I used, which was supposed to be easy and less elbow grease, didn’t work without polishing and reapply the polish needless to say it was tedious and time consuming. I have it stored behind a headboard bc I cannot clean it. It is a beautiful piece of furniture. My grandma brought it back from overseas. I’ve only found 1 other 1 ever. So I want to use it, can’t until it’s clean. PLEASE HELP.
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Here are a couple of links to help you out:
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/cleaning/how-to-clean-brass
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-brass/
Good luck!
I always turn to ketchup. Apply, let sip (I don't even time it) maybe 20-30 mins? wipe off with clean cloth, then wipe off again, this time with clean damp cloth
How to clean brass naturally | MNN - Mother Nature Network
https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/stories/how-to-clean-brass-naturally
I agree with Debbie, ketchup!
I agree. Ketchup. Slather the ketchup on and let it sit for a while. Then wipe off and wash clean. Repeat if necessary.
Another vote for ketchup. It's amazing for brass and copper.
hometalk has some ideas:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=clean%20brass
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-to-clean-brass