Clean Brass in 4 Easy Steps
Clean Brass in 4 Easy Steps.Brass, a copper alloy, has a golden, shiny finish that is hard to beat when it comes to beauty. It also conducts and retains heat better than other cookware materials, so it saves you both energy and money through its ability to heat up quickly and coo down slowly. But to keep it in prime cooking condition, you'll need to clean and care for it correctly after each use. Here's how: 1 Place brass item into a pot, pan or plastic container. Fill to the brim with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce or ketchup until the pieces are submerged.If you don't have these ingredients in abundance, use vinegar or lemon juice, both of which also have the acidity to remove oxidation (tarnish) and hardened polish. 2 Soak at least two hours. For really stubborn grunge, soak overnight. 3 Scrub the surface design, legs and rims. Use a mild dish-washing liquid and a soft fingernail brush or toothbrush under cool running water. Massage dry with a soft cloth to prevent scratching. 4 Finish by rubbing a cloth moistened with olive oil. This will help minimize new tarnish and buildup.  Custom Search How To Polish Silverware Safely
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