I have an antique brass candlier and I was wondoring what to use. I wanted to use something that isn't harsh.
2006-06-10 15:00:30 · 17 answers · asked by tootsie 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Use lemon or tamarind to wash it if it is greasy or looks oxidised. Do Not use lemon or tamarind if yoru brass is gold plated. If its gold plated just use normal dishwashing powder if available in your market. It usually comes in white colour. It will work good and is economical. Once the brass item is dried after washing, to bring back the shine there is a kind of holy ash used by the Hindus. It may be avaliable in Indian stores, It is called Vibuthi or Thiruneeru. After the candlier has dried, rub it with the ash gently using hand or cloth or tissue. This is the normal method used by Indians to clean their brass prayer materials. Brasso a metal cleaning product available in stores like Ace and departmental stores is also good to clean brass. But I find it more expensive and less effective than the ash. If you do not want to wash your antique then Brasso might be the better choice.
2006-06-11 04:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by sr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called "Brasso" that is meant to clean brass. You put a light coat on the brass, let it dry, and polish it off. I have lots of brass and used the product for years.
2006-06-10 15:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a brass cleaner, or go to Lowe's and ask someone that works there. They'll give you the right cleaner for your antique brass.
2006-06-10 15:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by just asking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a retired military officer, I have had more than my share of cleaning brass. I would suggest "Brasso". You should be able to get it just about anyplace cleaning supplies are sold.
2006-06-10 15:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brasso. It's made specifically for brass. Follow the package directions VERY CAREFULLY.
2006-06-10 15:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usta use Brasso in the army for buckles. But remember the old adage:"Theres the right way. the wrong way and the army way." If its nifty, you might want to check with an antique dealer; possibly, he will tell you to, not clean it.
2006-06-10 15:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by longalec 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a paste of equal parts of salt, flour, vinegar. Rub on, leave for a hour, clean with soft cloth
2006-06-10 15:10:01 · answer #7 · answered by gospieler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make a brass cleaner. Go to any store to find it.
2006-06-10 15:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by Georgia Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make something called brasso. I would use that. Toothpaste would probably work. It might have some valuable finish that you don't want to ruin though, check first.
2006-06-10 15:04:38 · answer #9 · answered by agropelter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brasso works great, but also Ketchup can remove all those black spots hard to remove. I hope this helps.
2006-06-10 15:04:04 · answer #10 · answered by nemodelmar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋