How To Clean Brass in 4 Easy Steps
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How to Clean Brass in 4 Easy Steps.
1 Place brass item into a pot, pan or plastic container (or all three).
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, you may have 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.
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