How to Clean and Polish Solid Brass Before you start cleaning your brass, make sure you really want to clean it. Just because there is tarnish doesn’t mean it needs to be (or should be) cleaned. Sometimes it’s a personal preference to keep the tarnish. It adds a desired patina which I do love on some of my pieces. Soap and Water Sometimes the simplest solutions are the easiest. The first step is to try ordinary water and dish soap. Fill a sink with lukewarm water, enough to cover the object Add a small amount of gentle dish soap (1 to 2 teaspoons) Let your brass item soak for a bit Wash the object with a cloth or use a soft-bristled toothbrush for any tight areas. After you’ve given your brass a bath, rinse it, dry it, polish and protect it, then buff and shine it! Homemade Brass Polish With just a few ingredients, you can create a brass polish that is safe and leaves a nice lemony scent: Squeeze the juice from a half a lemon into a bowl. Add table salt to the lemon juice until it forms a paste. Use a clean, soft cloth to apply the paste to your brass object. Rub the paste over the brass to clean. Rub with the grain. Rinse away the polish and dry immediately with another clean cloth and buff with soft cloth. Because of the abrasiveness of the salt or baking soda, try not to rub too hard when cleaning.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:10:39 +0000
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