Bring Brass Back! (And How To Clean It Naturally)
I have become taken by all-things-golden. While perusing the aisle of the thrift store, I stumbled upon some brass pieces. I realized: this is golden, and doesn't even need the help of spray paint! Unforunately, neglected pieces need some love, so with products already in my house, I managed to bring back the lustre of these pieces. Brass is misunderstood - using it as an accent is actually very effective (and on trend, as well!)
See - tarnish and sadness. But this can be fixed.
For simple fixes and a general polishing-up, use ketchup and a toothbrush.
Liberally apply the ketchup and then let it sit for a while. (Not surprisingly, kids really like to help with this part)
For the more stubborn spots that just won't come clean with ketchup, try a mixture of table salt and lemon juice. Use a toothbrush and really give it a good brushing.
Once finished, your brassy pieces should be ready to strut their stuff. Brass is back, baby!
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 63 comments
-
I've used Brasso, and never used it with a microfiber cloth. Brasso's been around a lot longer than microfiber cloth, after all. But I think the best metal polish is Maas. You can find it on Amazon.
-
Hello, Could try covering with old cola overnight.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?