How To Clean Brass Fireplace Tools

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How to clean brass fireplace tools. You dont have to get the tarnish out of the indentations. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes then rub off with a soft dry clean rag. Apply the polish to a cloth rag and rub it on all surfaces.

Use a nylon brush to scrub away the soot Image 3. Use brass polish if you must have a dazzling shine not merely a gleam. Another option for heavier tarnish once youve cleaned the item with soap and water plus dried it is a brass cleaner that is designed to be used on brass-plated items.

Lemon juice and salt will clean most brass. Use a mild brass cleaner meant for brass-plate. Add 1 teaspoon ammonia.

Another way to do it is to apply a light scouring low abrasion crème. To clean painted fire screens mix 12 cup vinegar and 1 gallon warm water. Mix into paste and wipe on metal let dry and wipe off.

Try a piece of lemon dipped in salt or hot vinegar and salt to remove corrosion from brass. An eight-step approach to improving the appearance of your brassSubs. 1 cup lemon juice.

2 Sand the shiny brass. Dip the steel wool in vegetable oil and rub it gently on the surface. After removing the grime apply a polish to bring back the luster of your tools.