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Make Copper and Brass Cleaner
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Clean and polish your copper and brass fittings, hardware, musical instruments, and knickknacks with this easy-to-make polish.
Combine 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 c. table salt and 1/2 c. powdered laundry detergent.
Stir in 3/4 c. white vinegar, 1/3 c. lemon juice and 1/2 c. very warm water.
Dab a little bit of this mixture on the brass or copper surface with a clean, dry cloth and rub gently in a circular motion.
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Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 To quickly clean copper pots, smear liberally with ketchup. The acids in the tomatoes and the vinegar will clean the copper. You'll still need to use a polish for stains that don't disappear. Rinse well and buff to dry.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Here's a cheap way to clean copper. Cut a lemon in half and dip it in table salt. Simply rub it on your copper. Voila! Copper is cleaned. Remember to put on a finish (like car wax) so that the copper does not corrode. This really works!