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How to polish brass?

How to polish brass? Do you have beautiful jewelry that is made of brass or are there perhaps other brass objects in your home that you want to get shiny and nice again? Brass is incredibly durable and has a long lifespan. However, since brass is a metal, it can react to anything around it and your brass jewelry or item can become tarnished, dull, or even discolored.

However, there are ways you can easily polish your brass items and get them sparkling clean and shiny again. Here you should avoid all strong chemicals and instead rely on the traditional housewife tricks with ingredients that are already in your home.

Polish brass with vinegar

A very quick and easy way for you to polish brass is by mixing vinegar with salt until it becomes a paste. Here it is recommended that you choose a vinegar with at least 24%, so that you get a good result immediately. Mix the vinegar with the salt in a bowl, then apply the mixture to your jewelry or brass item with a soft cloth. Rub gently to avoid scratching and then rinse with lukewarm water.

Can you polish brass with toothpaste?

If you don't have vinegar at home, you can use your usual toothpaste. Toothpaste has long been an excellent product to use to remove discoloration from brass and make it shiny again. All you need to do is apply the toothpaste to the brass surface you want to clean.

Use a clean, soft cloth and then rub gently. For this method, it is important that you have a little patience and allow the toothpaste to work over the course of a few minutes. Then rinse off the toothpaste with cold water. It is important to avoid hot water, as the heat can cause the brass to become dull.
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