How to Clean Brass With Ketchup

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Tomato sauce and paste work well because both contain vinegar. Spread a small amount on your brass, and then leave it be for an hour or so. Wipe it clean with soapy warm water and it should be good as new. If stubborn spots remain, repeat the process.

How to Clean Brass With Toothpaste

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Apply a small amount of toothpaste with a clean cloth to your brass. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before rinsing with cold water.

How to Clean Brass With Vinegar

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Mix together 1/2 cup of vinegar, a teaspoon of salt, and a sprinkling of flour until it forms a paste. Spread the mixture on the brass and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Rinse with cool water and dry. (This method also works on corroded brass.)

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How to Clean Brass With Salt and Vinegar

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Instead of making a paste, dip a dry cloth in vinegar and then dip in a bowl of salt. Rub the cloth all over your tarnished brass, using a little elbow grease on the particularly distressed areas. This stuff is great for doorknobs or items that get a little more wear and tear than, say, your grandma's brooch.

How to Clean Brass With Brasso Metal Polish

How to Clean Brass With Brasso Metal Polish

How to Clean Brass With Brasso Metal Polish

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Not feeling the homemade cures? No problem. You can use this classic store-bought solution on brass, copper, stainless, pewter, bronze, and aluminum.

Weiman How to Clean Brass With Weiman Brass Polish

How to Clean Brass With Weiman Brass Polish

Weiman How to Clean Brass With Weiman Brass Polish

Another store-bought option, this ammonia-free solution is great for cleaning brass and copper (hello, Moscow mule glasses!) without scratching them.

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