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Homemade Brass Cleaner Paste

Clean and polish brass hardware with this homemade cleaner.
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tarnished brass hardware and cleaned brass hardware sitting on countertop.
Prep:5 minutes
Active Time:15 minutes
Soaking Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Small Plastic Container
  • Old Toothbrush
  • Rag

Supplies

  • 2 cups White Vinegar
  • 10 Tablespoons Salt
  • 1/4 cup White Flour

Instructions

  • Remove hardware.
  • Mix white vinegar and salt into small container.
  • Using an old toothbrush, rub mixture around hardware.
  • Let hardware soak for 45 minutes.
  • If soaking is not working, make a paste out of the materials by adding flour to the vinegar and salt mixture. Let the mixture sit before wiping off. 
  • Use toothbrush to clean tarnish areas and a rag to polish and dry.

Notes

  • You can test your hardware to see if it is brass first. A magnet will not stick to brass.
  • Be gentle when scrubbing to not scratch the hardware.
  • You can also try other natural ways to polish brass.
Author: Erin Nutter
Cost: under $5