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How to clean brass?

Lynette
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  • William William on Jan 18, 2019

    Ketchup.


    https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/house/ketchup-brass-polish-18476842


    https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/surface/how-to-clean-brass/

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    Clean Brass With Ketchup (Really!)
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  • Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet on Jan 18, 2019

    You can also try toothpaste on unfinished brass. The tutorial in this post for copper also works for brass: https://chemistrycachet.com/how-to-clean-your-house-with-toothpaste/

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  • Ken Erickson Ken Erickson on Jan 18, 2019

    You can also buy Brasso. I used it a lot when in the Navy.

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  • Betty Albright-Bistrow Betty Albright-Bistrow on Jan 18, 2019

    Hi Lynette!


    https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+clean+brass+easy&qpvt=how+to+clean+brass+easy&FORM=VDRE


    https://www.creatingreallyawesomefunthings.com/how-to-clean-brass/


    https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/cleaning/how-to-clean-brass

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  • Brenda Brenda on Jan 19, 2019

    Bar Keeper's Friend

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