You can clean Brass with a multitude of substances that are in your home. So read on to learn the easy ways to clean brass

Olive Oil. Brass will look brighter and require less polishing if rubbed with a cloth moistened with olive oil after each polishing. Olive oil helps to retard the tarnish.

Salt, Vinegar, and Flour. Dissolve 1 teaspoon salt in 1 cup white vinegar. the add enough flour to make a paste. Use the paste as you would any commercial cleaner. Rinse clean and buff to a shine with a soft cloth.

Lemon and Salt or Baking Soda. Make a paste of lemon juice and salt and rub with a soft cloth, rinse with water, and dry. Or use a slice of lemon sprinkled with baking soda. Rub brass with the lemon slice, rinse with water, and dry.

Vinegar and Salt. Pour vinegar over the surface. Sprinkle salt over the acid and rub in the mixture. Rinse with warm water and polish dry.

Lemon Juice and Cream of Tartar. Make a paste of lemon juice and cream of tartar. Apply, leave on for 5 minutes and then wash in warm water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Worcestershire sauce. Dip a damp rag or cloth in the sauce and then rub the brass well. Wipe off with a clean, damp cloth, then buff it to a shine with a dry cloth.

Toothpaste Rubbed on with a dry soft cloth will also clean brass.

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