How To Clean Brass Fireplace Tools

Repeat polishing with brass cleaner if needed for heavily tarnished items.

How to clean brass fireplace tools. This is an old-fashioned method but one that I find useful when dealing with articles that are difficult to clean. If you are still looking for effective ways on how to clean your fireplace tools consider this simple but effective method. Clean the grime or soot from your fireplace tools by using a fine grade steel wool.

For tougher stains use rubbing alcohol and the scrub side of the scrubber. Another option is to make a paste of equal parts salt flour and white vinegar. Cleaning it however is easy and quick.

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. Use brass polish if you must have a dazzling shine not merely a gleam.

Follow the directions on the container and polish the tools with soft cloth. Use a mild brass cleaner meant for brass-plate. 1 cup vinegar 1 cup salt 14 cup flour.

Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water. Apply the polish to a cloth rag and rub it on all surfaces. Dip the steel wool in vegetable oil and rub it gently on the surface.

Let it sit for 10-15 minutes then rub off with a soft dry clean rag. A very effective professional method to make brass looking as good as new. You may also dip it in hot water.