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what is the best way to clean brass using natural ingredients.?

specifically I have a bar sink that is cruddy and at this point unclean able..

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    Make a paste of 1 Cup of Vinegar, 2 Tablespoons of Salt, 4 Drops Citrus Essential Oil, and small Amount of Flour. Smear paste into brass and rub in with a dry sponge. Let it dry and then rinse in warm water. Polish to shine.

    Method 2 Soak in equal parts warm water and milk as lactic acid is a natural solvent.

    Method 3 make a paste of 1 Cup Lemon Juice, 4-6 drops Orange or Lemon Essential Oils and 2or3tablespoons of Cream Tartar.wearing gloves rub into the surface of the brass. Let it dry, then rinse in warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

    These are all natural ones of cleaning brass. You can also apply olive oil after cleansing to help the brass resist tarnishing.

  • 10 years ago

    You can make a paste with lemon juice and salt and flour if you don't want to use Brasso. The lemon juice does the trick; the salt and flour help to hold it in place. But you will need to coat it with a clear coat when you are done or you'll constantly be polishing.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I suggest you try a non-aggressive surface cleaner, e.g. cif or ajax, but not the cheapest of a kind, cheapest wont work well for you. If you want something REALLY natural-try soda (aka sodium carbonate) on a sponge.

    Source(s): Soda cleans pots and cooking pans pretty well, liquid kitchen cleaner cleans stoves and even smoky fireplace protecting glass. Based on experiments and experience
  • 10 years ago

    brasso, then get some clear coat. All new polished brass faucets have it on em

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  • CMC
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

    try ketchup or sour milk.

    Source(s): saw it on how clean is your house, kim and aggie can clean anything naturally
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