how do i clean brass?

Answer 1

easiest way, polish with a baking soda paste, 3 parts baking soda 1 part water. apply with a clean dry cloth, rinse. it will give you a fantastic shine.

Answer 2

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Some brass is covered with a thin coat of lacquer. If this is the case, the simplest way to clean the brass is to wipe it with a damp cloth. You should not use other chemicals because they can damage the lacquer finish on the brass.

If the brass has not been lacquered, it can also be cleaned with a damp cloth and then allowed to dry. Then simply use a dry cloth to polish it.

If the brass has tarnished, you can clean it with a commercial product such as Brasso. This is inexpensive and works well to remove both tarnish and fingerprints. Another great product to try is Barkeeper's Friend but be careful as it can also damage the patina. Regardless of which product you choose, you will likely need to use quite a bit of elbow grease.

Although some may recommend using ketchup or lemon juice to clean brass, this is not recommended as it can also damage the patina. If you need to clean an area that's hard to get to, try using an old toothbrush.

Answer 3

Hello there! I have found a polishing cloth at the Walmart store, I found it in the jewelry department. It is actually for polishing gold jewelry according to the package, but I decided to try it on my brass candle holders, and much to my surprise it took the tarnish off and left a beautiful shine! I know that there are brass polishing pastes, but the trouble is that they are time consuming and messy, and I found that even after tries, the brass did not have a nice lustrous shine. I would recommend the polishing cloth from the jewelry department at Walmart.

Answer 4

Brasso will do the job if it's old and tarnished. New brass which is usually lacquered just needs wiping over with a damp cloth.

Answer 5

Buy some brass cleaner, 'Brasso' is one product, from you supermarket's cleaning section. It's a mild abrasive liquid which cleans off the dirt and oxide.

Answer 6

With Brass Cleaner!!!!! Try "Brasso" a great product and not expensive.

Answer 7

invest in a brass cleaner. a jewelry store should have some.

Answer 8

Have you considered brass cleaner??

Answer 9

Brasso used by American GI's for over 50 years

Answer 10

if its old brass do not clean at all braso will clean it but most people want the patena not cleaned.